• Clear and concise title
• Abstract should contain background, problem, objective, method, result and conclusion; Includes keywords
• The common structure of manuscript is Introduction, Method, Result and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgement, References
• 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 Graphical Abstracts / Highlights files (where applicable) 
• Manuscript has been 'spell checked' and 'grammar checked' 
• All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa (minimum 25 references)
• Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet) 

Uploading Your Submission

• Author list – All authors must be listed on the title page and entered on 
• Manuscripts submission in the correct order. Ensure all author email addresses provided are valid.
• File formats – Ensure all files are OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect file format. 
• Figures and tables – Ensure all figures and table files are present and correct, and that they display clearly in the PDF proof. 
• Log on to the submission link
• Click [New Submission] link in the right.
• Filled out all the required data.
• Upload your manuscript.

Appeals

Authors who feel they have grounds to appeal a rejection decision should send a rebuttal letter to the editorial office, detailing the reasons for the appeal.  Rebuttals will be considered by the handling Co-Editor-in-Chief, often in consultation with the Associate Editor who handled the paper.  Decisions on appeals are final.