Journal for Obstetric Anesthesia submission requirements

• references follow AMA reference style
• All submissions must comply with the reporting guideline appropriate to the study design (see EQUATOR Network)
• Each manuscript must comply with the maximum word count specified for its article type. Please note that in-text citations are not included in the word count, and abstract word limits are additional to the main text limits outlined below.
• Authors must indicate the reporting guideline used in the Author Checklist and submit the completed corresponding Standards of Reporting Checklist together with the cover letter at the time of submission.
• STROBE for observational cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies
• Formatting requirements are up to 3000 words, up to 40 references, and a maximum of 6 tables and figures combined (supplementary material encouraged). A structured abstract of up to 250 words and highlights are required.
• Submit files with .doc/.docx extensions for Word and .tex for LaTeX files.
• Double-column formatting is only permitted for LaTeX submissions.
• You are required to provide a concise and factual abstract that does not exceed 250 words. The abstract should:
  • State the purpose of your paper.
  • Outline basic procedures followed.
  • Ιnclude your main findings, their statistical significance, where applicable, and your principal conclusions.
  • Emphasize new and important aspects of your study or observations.
• Some guidelines re: abstracts:
  • Abstracts must be able to stand alone, as abstracts are often presented separately from the article.
  • Avoid references. If any are essential to include, ensure that you cite the author(s) and year(s).
  • Avoid non-standard or uncommon abbreviations. If any are essential to include, ensure they are defined within your abstract at first mention.