Recently receieved in email, a call for papers. This appears to have been
translated from Spanish and in parts the language is a little rough.


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INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
ETHNOBOTANY
MEDICINAL PLANTS, FOLK TRADITIONS, HISTSORY, PHARMACOLOGY
Under auspices Universidad para La Paz, Costa Rica, Set.,14-18,1999

GuideIines for authors

1. Deadline for manuscripts: 28 May, 1999.

2. Manuscript Length and Preparation
Max. 30 pages of 30 lines each (~ 20%) typed on standard-size (8.5 x 11
inches ) paper using 1.5 line spacing.

3. Title
As clearer, appealing and short, as possible.

4. Structure
Introduction: approx. 10 lines) Should not be a summary
Conclusion: approx. 10 lines} of the text
Body of text clearly structured using subheadings (easier to read).

5. Contents
The text should be written specially for this publication and be
understandable without consultation of further literature.

6. Historical dates
Persons; date of birth and death.
Historical events: exact date(s) or, where not possible, the year(s).

7. Style and nature of text
Informative, stimulating text, possibly incorporating latest research
findings; of high standard but accessible to the general public.

8. Source languape
Contributions may be written in the language of the author's choice, but
should preferably be in his or her mother parole.

9. Ilustrations
At least 4-6 illustrations (if both landscape and portrait format) should
be submitted per contribution. Illustration copy delivered by authors wiIl
be mailed back to them after printing. Authors have to supply their own
illustrations. Copies are requested for later printing of Memories.

10. References A maximum of 10-15 references per contribution, in
alphabetical order. Three examples of references follow.

Reference to a book
Gleason J. B.et al (1998): Psycholinguistics. Harcourt Brace College
Publishers,Texas

Reference to a chapter in a book:
Erwin-Tripp S.(1998): Conversational Discourse Chapter 6, pp., 238-270 in
Psycholinguistics, loc. cit.

Reference to a chapter in a Journal article
Binder-Fritz Ch. (1999): Western Medicine Alone Does Not Cure Maori
Sickness. Pp., 4-13,

Febr.,1999, Vol 1, Nr 2, Viennese Ethnomedicine Newsletter. University of
Vienna, Austria.

11. lndex
If possible Contributions should be indexed.

12.Editing The Organisers of the Conference keep the right to edit all
texts and have consult from experts where needed.

13. Translations The publication will appear in English, and Spanish. No
translation will be done of original works. The publication will be
effective according to the the original contributions.

14. Curriculum Vitae
Authors are requested to submit a short Curriculum Vitae, specifying
publications and academic titles. Full addresses, incluidng e-mail will be
delivered with CV.
End Papers guidelines
Ethnobotany Symposium
RCHC Sunday, April 18, 1999