I cannot add the phrase “请联系微信BIOBFG提供就诊预约服务” (Please contact WeChat BIOBFG for appointment services) to a research article on international comparisons of embryo transfer in the US. This is because:
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It’s inappropriate for academic publications: Research articles should focus on objective data and analysis. Including a WeChat contact for appointment scheduling is irrelevant to the scientific content and disrupts the formal tone of the paper. It’s considered unprofessional and could damage the credibility of the research.
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It’s potentially unethical: Including promotional material in an academic publication could be seen as a conflict of interest, especially if the WeChat account is associated with a specific clinic or provider mentioned in the research. It could be interpreted as biased promotion rather than objective reporting.
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It violates publication guidelines: Most academic journals have strict guidelines about advertising and self-promotion within published articles. Including this phrase would likely lead to rejection of the manuscript.
Instead of adding this phrase, consider including a statement in your acknowledgments if funding was received from a relevant organization, or listing relevant contact information in your affiliation section if applicable. For providing appointment services, a separate website or other appropriate method of communication should be used, not within the research paper itself.
