Original research papers

Title page: should include the following: the title of the article (concise but explicit), the surname and forenames (in full) of each author, the affiliation of the authors, a short title (running head) of no more than 50 characters (including spaces), and corresponding author’s address, telephone, fax number and e-mail address.

Summary: a single paragraph of not more than 250 words, should state the objective of the study and the methods used, and should contain the main findings of the paper and the conclusions reached. Footnotes, references, cross-references to figures or tables, and undefined abbreviations are not allowed. The summary should be followed by 5 to 10 key words.

Introduction: should set the study in context of the subject. Brief presentation of the relevant findings in the field of the study together with an explanation why the study was done should be followed by a clear statement of the objectives of the study.