EDITORIAL Common Mistakes in Manuscripts Submitted for Publication

The Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal (MOJ) welcomes articles that enriches the knowledge of our readers. The important factor that determines the final outcome of an article submitted for publication is the scientific quality. The structure or format of the article is another equally important factor. The materials presented should be organised following a sequence that reflects the author’s flow of thought with relevant illustrations to enhance the readability of the manuscript. Manuscripts submitted to the MOJ have several common mistakes which we will highlight in this editorial. The MOJ prefers structured abstracts for original papers and unstructured abstracts for case reports. References and illustrations should not be included in the abstract.