Subjects and Methods:

The methods including statistical analysis should be described briefly. Previously documented standard methods need not to be described in detail but appropriate reference to the original should be cited. Clinical trials on human subjects should include a statement confirming that the study protocol was approved by local human ethics committee. Units of measurement: Le System international de' Units (SI) are preferred. Equivalent values in traditional units should be given, if thought to be necessary.

Results:

The results need to be presented in a logic and concise sequence in the text. Tables and illustrations should be placed in the "Results" section.

Discussion:

Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and conclusions that follow. Data or information given in the introduction or the results sections is not recommended. Include only the implications of the findings and their applications for future research. Relate the observations to other relevant studies. Link the conclusions with the goals of the study and avoid unqualified statements and conclusions not completely supported by the data.

Acknowledgements:

Persons who have contributed to the work as well as sources of support can be acknowledged at the end of the article.

References:

References should be accurate and are the sole responsibility of the author(s). They must be numbered consecutively in the text and listed at the end of the article. Examples of correct reference forms are given below:

Journals

Murshid WR and Gader AG. The coagulopathy in acute head injury: comparison of cerebral versus peripheral measurements of haemostatic activation markers. Br J Neurosurg 2002; 16(4): 362-9.

Sheweita, SA. Narcotic drugs change the expression of cytochrome P450 2E and 2C6 and other activities of carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in the liver of male mice.  Toxicology 2003; 191(2-3):133-142.

Chapter in a Book

Murry RK and Keely FW. The extracellular Matrix. In: Harper's Biochemistry 2000; 25^th ed. Mc Graw-Hill, New York, pp.695-714.

Reprints:

 Papers accepted for publication become the exclusive property of the JTUMS and may not be reproduced elsewhere, wholly or in part without the written consent of the Editor. The corresponding author will receive 25 reprints free of charge.

Authors are fully responsible for in formations and opinions included in their published articles.

Aim and Scope:

The Journal of Taibah University Medical Science JTUMS is a peer reviewed bi-annual publication. Authors are invited to submit articles for publication, reporting original work in clinical and basic medical sciences. Review articles are by invitation only. However, those received and found to be of an outstanding nature will be considered for publication. Other regular features within the journal include, Case Reports, Letters to the Editor, and Forthcoming Events which detail upcoming symposia, conferences and workshops located primarily in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.

Instructions to Authors:

The journal complies with the Uniform Requirements for manuscripts submitted to Biomedical Journal also known as the 'Vancouver style,' "Uniform Requirements." Manuscripts written in English, with an abstract in Arabic, should be submitted in triplicate, double-spaced, on pages of uniform style (A4). Papers must be divided into sections, headed by captions e.g. Abstract, Introduction, Subjects and Methods, Results, Discussion, References, etc. Manuscripts submitted for review will not be returned to authors whether the editorial decision is to accept, revise or reject. The only exception will occur when the Editor returns a manuscript with handwritten suggestions to aid in the revision of the paper. To minimize delay between manuscript submission, decision and publication, authors are requested to follow "instructions to authors conforming to all the steps listed to facilitate the processing of the manuscript by the Editorial Board.

The JTUMS welcomes manuscripts stored on floppy disk/CD compatible with Microsoft word for windows. It should be labeled by software/version number, the first author's surname and the title of the manuscript. Submission of manuscript by email is acceptable. Publication of a paper does not imply the Journal's or the Editor's agreement with the statements or opinions expressed therein; it will be the full responsibility of the author(s).

Articles should be submitted to:

Editor-in-Chief

Journal of Taibah University: Medical Sciences

College of Medicine,

PO Box 30001,

Al Madinah Al Munawarah

Saudi Arabia

Fax: 966(4)8461407

E-mail: TMJI427@gmail.com

Website: www.taibahu.edu.sa

Title Page:

The title page should conform to the following guidelines; concise and brief as possible, includes the initials, last name and professional occupation of each author. The full mailing address of the corresponding author, and if desired, his or her telephone number, fax and e-mail address should also be included.

Abstracts:

Structured format; Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, not exceeding 250 words. It should summarize the work in a simple and clear manner. Case reports are to be preceded by a brief abstract of 100 words or less. Key words are to be provided on the same sheet under the abstract.

Introduction:

The introduction should give a concise background of the problem and justification of the study. It should clearly specify the aim of the study. Previous work should be quoted only if it had direct bearing on the present problem.