Submission checklists
When making a submission, please ensure that you consult the relevant checklist below based on whether your paper is a first submission or a revised submission.
If your submission does not adhere to all of the requirements, your paper will be returned to you for changes. This will delay the processing of your submission.
This journal uses double-anonymised peer review; learn more about this policy and how you can anonymise your work.
For expanded information on all submission requirements, refer to the journal guidelines. This journal does not provide article templates.
First submission
Article file |
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Research data |
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Supplementary materials [if relevant] (e.g. appendices, annexes or supporting data) |
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Cover letters (optional only) |
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Revised submission
Note: For authors who have received an ‘Accept in Principle’ decision, the below guidelines apply with one exception: author information (names, affiliations, email addresses) and other identifying details (e.g., grant numbers, ethics committee names, etc) must be included in the article file).
Rebuttal letter |
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Revised Article file |
This must:
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Research data |
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Supplementary materials [if relevant] (e.g. appendices, annexes or supporting data) |
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Cover letters (optional only) |
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