Microsoft Word files only, maximum file size of 5mb.
Please include your name and contact details on the opening page of the document.

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Preparation of the Manuscript

Microsoft Word files only, maximum file size of 5mb.
Please include your name, affiliation and contact details on the opening page of the document. Research manuscripts, theoretical and philosophical pieces must not exceed 7,000 words, excluding references. Manuscripts based on intervention practices, both institutional and community-based, as well as experience narratives must not exceed 4,000 words, excluding references. Commentaries and responses related to published articles must not exceed 3,000 words, excluding references. Submissions should be prepared in word-processing software using Arial 11. The text file should be double-spaced and set with top, bottom and side margins of 2.5 cm or 1 inch. Before uploading, manuscripts should be organised in the following order: (1) title page, (2) abstract and key words (max of 5), (3) text, (4) acknowledgements, (5) references. Footnotes to the text are allowed.

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Style

• There is no specific style, but the presentation (references, etc.) should be consistent throughout. Presentation of manuscripts that are not consistent throughout will be returned to authors prior to peer review.

• The journal uses UK spelling for English articles and authors should therefore follow the latest edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary.

• All measurements must be given in metric units.

• Abbreviations should be used sparingly and only where they alleviate the text. Initially use the word in full, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Thereafter use the abbreviation.

• Drugs should be referred to by their generic names, rather than trade names.