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Manuscript preparation : Manuscripts must be submitted
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inch paper, with at least 25 millimetre (1 inch) margins on all
four sides. Articles generally should not exceed 10-12 pages
(excluding references, tables, figure legends and figures) and
should be limited to no more than six authors. Additional
contributing authors will be listed as an addendum to the
manuscript. Abbreviations should be placed in parenthesis after
the first complete use of the term(s) to be abbreviated. Use
generic names for drugs and for dental materials. Give trade
names and manufacturer’s names and addresses in parentheses.
Title
page : Should include for each author the full name and
title, academic degrees, and institutional affiliations. The
corresponding author should also include a street address,
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who have made a substantial contribution to the work and who
agree to take public responsibility for the content of the work
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name of the supporting organization and the grant number should
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