INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS TO PREPARE MANUSCRIPTS
Types of papers submitted: original articles, reviews or case reports , Disease pattern, Cost effectiveness/Yield /Medical economics, General Practitioners' section , Symtoms and signs /obsolete, evergreen and new etc.
Preparation of
Manuscript
Type on only one side of the paper. Use double spacing
throughout, including thle page, abstract,text, acknowledgements,
references, tablets and legends for illustrations. Begin each of
the sections on separate pages. Type the page number in the upper
or lower right hand corner of each page.
Title Page
The title page should carry (a) the title of the
article, which should be concise but informative,first name,
middle intial and last name of each author, with highest academic
degrees(s) and institutional affiliation(c) name of department(s)
and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed,
name and address of author responsible for correspondence, about
the manuscript source(s) of support in form of grants, equipment
, drugs or all of these.
Abstract
It should not be of more than 150 words.
Text
The text of observation and experimental article is
usually but not necessary - divided into sections with the
headings Intmduction, Methods,Results and Discussion.
Do not use patient's names, initials, or hospital numbers,
especially in any illustative material.
Restrict tables and figures to those needed to explain the
argument of the paper and to assess its support. Do not repeat in
the text all the Tables or illustrations. Emphasize the new and
important aspects of the study and the conclusions that follow
from them.
Tables
Type each Table double spaced on a separate sheet.
Number tables consecutively in the order of their first citation
in the text and supply a brief title for each . Give each column
a short or abbreviated heading. Place explanatory matter in
footnotes. Do not use internal horizontal md vertical rules. lf
you use data from another source obtain pemission and acknowledge
fully.
Illustrations
Submit the required number of complete set of figures.
Figures should be proissionally drawnand photographed. Sharp,
glossy black and white photographic prints, usually 127x173 mm
(5x7cm).Titles and detailed explantions belongs in the legends
for illustrations, not on the illussions themselves.
Each figure should have a label pasted on its back indicating the
number of the figure, author's name, and top of the figure,
symbols arrows, or letters used in the photomicrographs should
contrast with the background. If photographs of persons are used
either the subjects must not be identifiable or their pictures
must be accompanied by written permission to use the photograph.
For illustrations in colour, positive consecutive transparenncies, colour prints should be sent.The colour printing may be charged.
Abbreviations and
Symbols
Use only standard abbreviations. Avoid abbreviations in
the title and abstract. The full term for which an abbreviation
stands should precede its first use in the text.
Acknowledgements
Technical help should be acknowledged in a paragraph
separate from those acknowledging other contributions.
References
We follow Vancouver format for bibliographical
references.
Number references consecutively in the order in which they are
first mentioned in the text. Identify references in text, tables
and legends. Use the style of the example below.
Example* of Correct
Forms of ReferenceArticles in Journals
Standard Journal article list all authors, but if the
number exceeds three give three authors followed by et al.)
You CH, Lee KY, Chey RY, et al. Electrogastrographic study of
patients with unexplained nausea, bloating and vomiting.
Gastroenterology Aug. 1980; 79 (2): 311 -4.
Books and
monographs
Personal authors
Colson JH, Armour WJ. Sports hljuries and their treatment. 2nd
reved. London: S Paul. 1986.
Editor(s) compiler as
author
Diener HC, Wilkinson M. editors. Drug-induced headache. New York
Springer-Verlag.1988.
Chapter in a book
Weinstein L, Swarkz MN. Pathologic properties of invading
microorganisms. In: SodemanWA Jr. Sodemen WA editors. Pathologic
Physiology: mechanisms of disease. Philadelphia: WB Saunders,
1974; 45-52.
Conference
proceedings
Vivian VL, editor. Child abuse and neglect; a medical
community response. Proceedings of the first AMA National
Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect: 1984 Mar 30-31; Chicago.
Chicago; American Medical Association. 1985.
Dissertation
Youssef NM. School adjustment of children with
congenital heart disease (dissertation). Pittsburgh (PA): Univ of
Pittsburgh. 1988.
Submission of
Manuscripts
Mail the required 3 number of manuscript copies ( 1 original, 2 xerox, cd or floopy) in a heavy
paper envelope, enclosing the manuscript copies and figures in
cardboard, if necessary, to prevent bending of photographs during
mail handling. Place photographs and transparencies in a separate
heavy paper envelope.
Manuscripts must be accompanied by a covering letter signed by
all the co-authors. A statement that the manuscript has been read
and approved by all authors, and that the requirements for
authorship as previously stated in this document have been met,
the name address, and telephone number of the corresponding
author, who is responsible for communicating with the other
authors about revisions and final approval of the proofs.