When Formatting the Abstract of a Manuscript for Submission to a Peer-Reviewed

question 3

Multiple Choice

When formatting the abstract of a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal, which guideline is appropriate for the DNP researcher to follow?

• A) The abstract should contain no more than 500 words.
• B) The abstract should include the primary author's name.
• C) The abstract should incorporate the conclusions reached by the researcher.
• D) The abstract should describe existing knowledge about the research problem.

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Definitions:

Times Interest

A metric that evaluates a firm's capability to handle its debt responsibilities using its present earnings.

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio that measures a company's use of debt financing by comparing total assets to shareholders' equity.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the available short-term assets to cover short-term debts.

Book Value

The value of an asset as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated as the cost of an asset minus accumulated depreciation.