Discussion

Sadeghi Ramin, MDNuclear Medicine Research

Center,Mashhad University of Medical

Sciences

Importance

Is the main part of the article It is the hardest part to prepare. It does not have any pre-defined

structure

Possible structure Usually begins with the main findings of

the research Then giving evidence to support your data Discuss regarding other researches with

results contradicting yours Mention limitations In the end conclude

What is important regarding your research and what can you add to the previous literature

Mentioning the main findings

It is recommended to start your discussion with your main findings.

Do not merely repeat your results. Mention what results mean There is no predefined structure

Sometimes it is better to mention some other studies before your results

Previous studies Give the previous studies which support

yours Mention their similarities and differences

Give the previous studies which contradict yours Give good reasons why Never underestimate this part Studies with different results compared to

yours are very important to address

Unexpected results

Mention unexpected results Give good reason why you get those

Study limitations

Mention your study limitations Give suggestions for future studies

The main advantages of your study

Give brief advantages of your study

Explain what the study adds to the previous literature

Conclusion Many journals ask the authors to

conclude in a separate part of the manuscript

Give the answer to the research question or propose a theory in a short way

Do not give a conclusion which is irrational or is beyond the scope of your study