Instructions for Authors
In accordance with the scope of the Journal, authors are advised to submit manuscripts on public health related issues, including implications for practical applications to professional education and services for public health and primary health care that are of concern and relevance to the Asia-Pacific region. This is a peer-reviewed Journal that publishes Original Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, and Letters on any aspect of Public Health.
The Manuscript
Authors can submit electronically to the http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/apjph website
Editor-in-Chief
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Fax: 60-3-7967-5769
Telephone: 60-3-7967-4973
Manuscripts should be prepared according to the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style (10th Edition). For more information on the AMA Manual of Style, please visit http://www.sagepub.com, click on “Journal Editors/Authors” and then click on “Editor’s Guide.” Please see page 25 of the PDF for a brief overview of main AMA style points.
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Arrange the manuscript in this order: (1) title page; (2) abstract and keywords; (3) text; (4) acknowledgments; (5) references; (6) figure legends; (7); tables; and (8) figures. Please also submit figures as separate figure files (tif, jpeg, eps, gif) with 300 dpi resolution or better.
Number all pages in above sequence, beginning with title page as 1, abstract as 2, etc. Type all matters (1) on A4 opaque white paper; (2) on one side of each sheet only; (3) double-spaced; and (4) leave wide margins on all four sides. Articles should be not more than 3000 words. A computer diskette (3.5 in) containing the manuscript in Microsoft Word format will be requested on acceptance of the article.
The Title Page
For each author, include up to two degrees and name of institution. Names of authors should be written in style of initials followed by surname or preferred name e.g., BAK Khalid, K Suresh, CC Chan or J Brown. Add at bottom the phrase “Address for correspondence:” followed by full name and address with postal code and e-mail address. Please also include e-mail addresses for all coauthors on the title page.
The Abstract
Limit the number of words to 150. At the end of the abstract, please include an alphabetical list of 5 to 8 keywords and subjects for indexing. Choose the keywords carefully as these will be used for subsequent retrieval.
The Text
Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion/Recommendation. Systeme Internationale (SI) Units should be used. Use only standard abbreviations. The full term for which an abbreviation stands should precede its first use in the text unless it is a standard unit of measurement.
References
References should be cited according to the AMA Manual of Style. Number the references in order of mention in text. Limit references to 30, if possible. Identify references in text, tables and legends by Arabic numerals in superscript. Titles of journals are abbreviated according to the Index Medicus.
In the text, please use the author’s surname(s) and a superscripted number that correlateswith the reference at the end of the manuscript. For example, for the first reference in the text use a superscripted number 1, such as Skinner1, or use only the superscripted number after the phrase or sentence of citation. When several references are cited simultaneously in the text, list the superscripted numbers together, for example, “Many researchers have debated this subject.”1,2,5,9 In text citations, use “et al” for references of 3 authors. However, in the references, list up to 6 authors. If there are more than 6 authors, list the first 3 authors and then “et al”. References should appear at the end of the text numbered in order of appearance in the manuscript. Unpublished data and personal communications should be given as references. Follow the examples of forms of references as shown below.
Journal references should be cited as follows:
Ricketts TA. The impact of head and body angle on monaural and binaural performance with directional and omnidirectional hearing aids. Ear Hear. 2000;21(4):318-329.
Book chapters should conform to the following:
Skinner MW, Holden LK, Binzer SM. Aural rehabilitation for individuals with severe and profound hearing impairment hearing aids, cochlear implants, counseling, and training. In: Valente M, ed. Strategies for Selecting and Verifying Hearing Aid Fittings. New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers; 1994:267-299.
Books should be listed as follows:
Valente M. Strategies for Selecting and Verifying Hearing Aid Fittings. 3rd ed. New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers; 1994.
Tables
Start each table on a new page at the end of the manuscript. Give each table a number in order of mention in text. Provide footnotes for explanatory matter and identify in alphabetical order all abbreviations used. Place all tables and figures at the end of the manuscript after the references. You may place callouts for the tables and figures in the text. For example, write “INSERT TABLE 1 HERE” to show where the table should appear within the text.
Illustrations
The Publisher requests that all illustrations and figures be submitted electronically. For electronic versions, please submit figures in JPEG, TIFF, GIF, or EPS format; PowerPoint slides and images embedded in Word documents do not transfer well to print unless they are simple line art. Abbreviations, symbols, arrows, numbers or letters used in the figures must be identified and explained in the corresponding legends.
Submit written permission from the copyright holder to reproduce any previously published figures. Color photographs will be published at the author’s expense.
Permission
Authors must obtain written permission from the copyright owner (usually the publisher) for the use of tables, illustrations, or extensively quoted material that has appeared in another publication. See permission guidelines at www.sagepub.com under Journal Editors/Authors. Such permissions must be sent with the manuscript, and credit must appear in the corresponding legend.
Copyright
Upon acceptance of an article, the author(s) will be required to assign the copyright to the Publisher. After the article has been accepted for publication by the Editor, a Copyright Release form will be sent that must be signed by the lead or corresponding author on behalf of all authors.
Disclaimer
Neither the Editor nor the Publisher accepts responsibility for the views of authors expressed in their contributions.
English Language Help
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