Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Please send 5 paper copies of your manuscript with a cover letter to TIS' editorial offices to initiate the review process. Because of macro viruses, please virus check your document written with Microsoft Word. For authors using Microsoft Word, a preventive software patch is available from Microsoft . Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces.
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Dated manuscripts help distinguish original drafts from revisions, and facilitates the editorial process of review. Abstract Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 150 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text. Keywords Authors must supply from three to ten key words or phrases that identify the most important subjects covered by the paper. References All references should be listed alphabetically at the end of every paper.