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"Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical
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Title Page The abstract should be on a separate page and should not
exceed 250 words. It should be structured to reflect the organization of the
paper, for example, context, objective(s), subjects/materials, methods,
results and conclusions. This should start on a separate page. Use appropriate
headings and subheadings. Wherever possible, both numbers of subjects and
percentages should be given. Describe the statistical method if the method is
unusual or complex. Do not duplicate the information given in the text in the
form of Tables. Number tables sequentially as Table 1, Table 2, etc. Each
table should have a title. Tables should be on separate pages after the
article. There should be a reference in the text to each table (e.g.,
"see Table 1"). When information cannot be expressed suitably in the form
of a table, use figures. Do not duplicate the information given in the text in
the form of figures. Number figures sequentially as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.
Each figure should have a title. Figures should be on separate pages after the
article. There should be a reference in the text to each figure (e.g.,
"see Figure 1"). Make acknowledgments brief. This section may include source
of financial support. References should be numbered sequentially as they first
occur in the text, in superscript. The reference list should start on a
separate page and references should be cited in the Vancouver style and listed
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consult the detailed guide in the "Uniform Requirements." It is the
author's responsibility to ensure all references in the text are cited and all
reference numbers in the text appear in the correct order. All submissions to The Meducator are read and considered by
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