Author instructions

1. Notes (preliminary communications) should describe novel and important results. They should cover no more than 1 to 4 pages (including Tables, Legends, and References, style: font size 12, double line spacing). The maximum number of illustrations should not exceed 3.

2. Full papers should cover no more than 15 pages (without Tables, Legends, and References, style: font size 12, double line spacing). Results may be shown in tables or figures but not in both of them.

3. Before submitting Review Articles, the authors should consult the Editors-in-Chief.

Before Submission

Ensure that the following items are present: One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details:

• E-mail address

• Full postal address

All necessary files have been uploaded:

Manuscript:

• Include keywords

• All figures (include relevant captions)

• All tables (including titles, description, footnotes)

• Ensure all figure and table citations in the text match the files provided

• Indicate clearly if color should be used for any figures in print

Further considerations

• Manuscript has been 'spell checked' and 'grammar checked'

• All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa

• Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet)

• Relevant declarations of interest have been made

• Referee suggestions and contact details provided, based on journal requirements

Submission and reviewing of manuscripts

A cover letter Authors should state that work described has not been published previously (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture or academic thesis) and that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Preparation of manuscripts Papers

should have the following sections.

Lien template