We now differentiate between the requirements for new and revised submissions. You may choose to submit your manuscript as a single Word or PDF file to be used in the refereeing process. Only when your paper is at the revision stage, will you be requested to put your paper in to a 'correct format' for acceptance and provide the items required for the publication of your article.

To find out more, please visit the Preparation section below.

Types of paper

Original Research: Provide a full-length account of original research and will not normally exceed 4000 words.

Review Papers: Provide an in-depth and up to date critical review of a related topic and will not normally exceed 4000 words.

Case Studies: A case report providing clinical findings, management and outcome with reference to related literature.

Masterclasses: Usually a commissioned piece by an expert in their field. If you would like to submit a non-commissioned article, please check with the editorial office beforehand. Please note that Masterclass articles should be submitted as a "Feature Article" on the Editorial system.

These word counts include Keywords and the references contained within the article.

The reference:

List at the end of the article, the Abstract, figures/tables, title and author information and Appendices are not included in the word count.