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Our 3-step submission process

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    Before you submit, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the following.

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    To give your manuscript the best chance of publication, follow these editorial policies and formatting guidelines.

  3. Submit and promote

    After acceptance, we provide support so your article gains maximum impact in the scientific community and beyond.

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