Title page should include a concise descriptive title of the article, the author's name, institution's affiliations, the name and address of the individual responsible for editorial correspondence and the running title.
Each article should include an abstract of not more than 250 words. The abstract should give the rationale for the study, describe the methods, present the significant results and state succinctly the interpretation of the data.
Author(s) should supply up to four key words that may be used for indexing form the list provided. This should be placed at the end of the abstract.
Text should be organised as follows:
Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion and references. The introduction should describe the purpose
of the study. in relation to previous work in the field. Method should be concise but sufficiently
detailed to permit replication by other researchers. Previously published methods and results should be
cited by reference. Result should present relevant positive and negative findings of the study supported
where possible by reference to the table of figures. The discussion should interpret the result of the
study with emphasis on their relation to the original concept and to previous studies: also the
importance of the study and its limitations should be discussed.
Acknowledgement, if any, of those who contributed to the research or preparation of the acknowledgement of grants and other support.
Reference should be typed doubled - spaced in numerical sequence according to the following format.
Use Vancouver style and see index medicus for abbreviated titles:
1. Onuminya J.E., Onabowale b.O., Obwkpa P.O.
Ihezue C.H., traditional bone setter's gangrene.
Inter. Orthop. 1999; 23; 111-112.
2. Oluwasumi J.O. Plastic Surgery in the tropic, London, Macmillan, 1979; 44-74.
3. Lambo T.A. Researchers in Human Science. In:
Igene J.O., Chikwen J.O., Omotara B.A., Oyegbile S.A. eds primary health Care, Ibadan, Ibadan University
Press, 1985:5-10.
All the reference must be cited in the text. These should be numbered serially in the text and listed in the order cited. All the reference numbers should be inserted in subscript style in the text e.g. as reported by Lambo in 1986. If there are six or fewer authors, list all; seven or more, list first three and add et al. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their reference and for correct text citation. Unpublished and personal reference communications do not belong in the reference list; they should be cited in the text.
Glossy unmounted prints should be submitted in triplicate in a separated envelope backed by cardboard. Each figure should be numbered on the back (Arabic) according to order of mention in the text. The first author's name, a sort title of figure (use only soft lead pencil) should be included. Illustrations should be prepared and submitted in sizes that can be reduced to one column width or 7.5x10cm should be prepared with black Indian ink or laser jet and should be reproduced in black and white photographs.
Legends should be typed doubled - spaced on a separate page, with all abbreviations and symbols appearing on the illustration described.
Tables should have titles and be numbered (Arabic) according to order of mentions in the text.
All measurement should be in SI (System International) Units.
Manuscripts are evaluation by at least two expert reviewers assigned by the editors. Provisional or final acceptance is based on originality, scientific content and topical balance to the journal. If the manuscript is accepted, the final revision must be submitted on diskette. Rejected manuscripts) will not be returned to the author(s) unless this is specifically requested.
The corresponding author will receive galley proofs. Correction of proofs should be restricted to typographical errors only and returned to the Editor-in-Chief within two weeks.
After acceptance, manuscripts generally will be published within 6 months. Authors can help to accelerate publication by promptly attending to revisions and adhering to the guidelines described here.
Authors are charged:
1. Handing charge of N30,000.00 (Nigeria) $600.00 (for other countries) which must accompany each
manuscript submitted for publication.
2. Expenses for colour reproduction of figures
3. Expenses for reprints. Price list are sent with gallery proof.
JABS will review selected books in all aspects of sciences from time to time. Authors interested in having a book reviewed should send a copy to the Editor-in-Chief.