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1. The Journal of Pakistan
Orthopedic Association welcomes articles that contribute to orthopedic science
from all sources in all countries.
2. Articles are accepted only
for exclusive publication in the Journal of Pakistan Orthopedic Association.
3. Publication does not constitute official endorsement of opinions presented in
articles.
4. Articles published and their illustrations become the property of the
journal.
5. When you send an article it
is essential that following items be submitted.
i) A letter of Transmittal containing following paragraph (made necessary by the
recoiling of the copyright laws), signed by all authors:
“In consideration of the
Journal of Pakistan Orthopedic Association, reviewing and editing my (our)
submission, the author(s), assign(s) or otherwise convey(s) all copyright
ownership to The Journal represent(s) that the article is original, and that
this material has not been previously published this assignment is to take
effect only in the event that such work is
published in the Journal of Pakistan Orthopedic Association.
ii) A bank draft of Rs.500/-
payable to Journal of Pakistan Orthopedic Association must accompany each paper.
iii) The original manuscript and three duplicate manuscripts complete with
illustration. Four complete sets are necessary for reviewers of the manuscript.
The editorial process cannot be started unless they are received. The
corresponding author must be clearly identified with address and telephone
number. Manuscripts of accepted articles will be
returned.
iv) A bibliography, Alphabetical and double spaced of reference made in text
only.
v) Legends for all illustrations submitted, listed in order and types double
spaced.
vi) Illustrations:
a) Black & white glossy prints
of photographs. Give magnification of photomicrographs.
b) Original drawings or charts.
c) Color illustration cannot be used unless in the opinion of the Journal they
convey information not available in a black & white print. If color is desired
please send both color and black & white prints.
6. An abstract of 100 words or
less, giving the factual essence of the articles. The abstract will precede the
text of the published paper. In all basic science articles, the final paragraph
of the abstract should briefly and clearly describe the clinical relevance of
the information contained in the article.
7. PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPT:
Manuscripts must be typewritten, double spaced with wide margins. Write out
figures under 100 except percentages, degree
expressed in decimals. A direct quotation should include the exact page number
on which it appeared in the book or article. All measurements should be given in
SI metric unit. In reporting results of surgery, only in rare instances can
cases with less than two years follow up be accepted.
8. PREPARATION OF ILLUSTRATIONS:
Number all illustrations and indicate top plainly. Write in the author’s the
back of each illustration. Send prints L.N.N. counted or mounted only will
damage them. Drawings, charts and lettering on prints usually should be done in
black; use white on black back grounds. Put dates or initials in legends, not on
read when submitting an illustration that has appeared elsewhere give full
information about previous publication and credit to be given, and state whether
or not permission to reproduce has been obtained.
9. COPYRIGHT: Material appearing
in the Journal is covered by copyright. Permission would be given-to recognized
medical journals to reprint anything in these pages, permission if first
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