Guidance for preparing a manuscript.
Manuscripts
Type double-spaced on one side of A4 paper and submit in quadruplicate. Every paper needs an abstract and a cover page with the title, author names, address and a brief bio-data. Articles should generally run from 2,000 to 5,000 words. Rejected manuscripts are not normally returned, and the Editorial Board holds copyright over all papers published.
Abstract
Concise and clear, no more than 200 words or half a page, in a single paragraph. It should show the focus and thrust of the work, with a brief overview of the problem, the procedure adopted and the findings.
Introduction
Give the background to the study and a review of relevant earlier work. Every work consulted or author cited must appear in the references. State the objectives, scope and need for the study, and define terms where necessary.
Tables, figures and diagrams
Number tables in Roman numerals with titles above, for example “Table IV: Population Trend in Nigeria”. Number figures and graphs in Arabic numerals with titles below, for example “Fig. 4: Side view of a lathe machine”. Mark the position of each illustration in the text and supply all illustrations or photographs.