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Discussion: The heart of the paper

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The discussion section explains the meaning of results to the readers, and addresses the implications of the findings emanating from the particular study. Authors should compare their results with previous reports, and attempt to explain similarities and differences. It is useful to outline the limitations and strengths of the study, and suggest a future line of work. A concise, convincing and meticulous discussion with scholarly referencing is the key to a lasting impression.

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    Arvind Bagga

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Bagga, A. Discussion: The heart of the paper. Indian Pediatr 53, 901–904 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-016-0955-4

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