Author Guidelines.

This article presents guidelines for authors for preparing manuscripts for the "Journal of Applied Microbiology." The aim of the Journal is to publish high quality papers within 4-5 months of receipt of a revised and accepted manuscript. Manuscripts should be prepared using a word-processor. Text must be double-spaced, and the right hand margin justification should be switched off. A helpline for technical support is accessible on the online submission site. The paper should have as its aim the development of concepts as well as the recording of facts. The manuscript should be prepared for a wide readership.