It should not contain formulas, references or abbreviations, nor exceed 200 words. The introduction must clearly state the problem, the results to be found in the paper and their significance to the OR community. It should not contain equations or mathematical notation. Section numbering and headings begins here. The message of the paper will be enhanced if it is presented in active, forceful, and concise prose.
Good writing is a craft at least as difficult as doing operations research.
While the Editor and staff will correct minor lapses from good style in the manuscript, they cannot undertake wholesale revisions of poorly written papers. Spacing and Format. In general, keep figures and tables to a minimum. Each page of the manuscript should be numbered. Indent the first line of each paragraph.