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Submission guidelines

Our 3-step submission process

  1. Before you submit

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

  2. Ready to submit

    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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Annual Journal Metrics

  • Speed 2021
    93 days to first decision for all manuscripts (median)
    155 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only (Median)

    Usage 2021
    198,474 downloads

    Speed Jan-Nov2022*
    156 days to first decision for all manuscripts (median)
    399 days to final disposition "accept" (mean average)

    Usage Jan-Nov2022*
    263,428 downloads

    *December 22 data will be added as soon as they become available