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- Manuscripts must be written in English. Italics are not to be used for expressions of
Latin origin, for example et al., in vivo. Use decimal point (not commas); use a space
for thousands (11 000 and above). Italics must be used for generic and specific
names and for genes.
- Print the entire manuscript in a single column on one side of the paper only, using
double spacing and wide (3cm) margins. Ensure that each new paragraph is
indicated clearly. Present tables and figures at the end of the manuscript. If
possible, consult a recent issue of the journal to become familiar with layout and
conventions. Number all pages consecutively.
- Provide the following data on the title page (in the order given).
Title: Concise and informative. Avoid abbreviations where possible.
Author names and affiliations. Provide full name. Present the authors’
affiliation addresses below the names. Indicate all affiliations with a
lower-case superscript letter immediately after the author’s name and in front
of the appropriate address. Provide the full postal address of each affiliation,
including the country name.
Corresponding author. Clearly indicate who is willing to handle
correspondence at all stages of refereeing and publication and
post-publication. Ensure email address is provided.
Abstract. A concise and factual abstract is required ( maximum length 300
words). The abstract should state briefly the purpose of the research, the
principal results and major conclusions. An abstract must be able to stand on
its own.
Arrangement of the article. This should be as follows: Introduction,
Materials, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, and References.
Introduction. Should consist of the objectives of the work and provide an
adequate background, avoiding a detailed literature survey or a summary of
the results.
Materials and methods. Provide sufficient detail to allow the work to be
reproduced. Methods already published should be indicated by reference:
only relevant modifications should be described.
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