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The official journal of the <em>Societas Herpetologica Italica</em> (S.H.I.), Acta Herpetologica publishes original works – extended articles, short notes and book reviews – mostly in English, dealing with the biology and diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles.</p> <p>Contributions in Acta are welcome.</p> <p>Journal secures:</p> <ul> <li class="show">open access to contribution (authors retain copyright)</li> <li class="show">peer-review by internationl experts</li> <li class="show">wide dissemination of published contributions both in the national and international area, with the help of specific tools.</li> </ul> <h3>Peer Review Process</h3> <p>Submissions are first evaluated by the Editors / Board of Directors and by the members of the Editorial Boards. If the manuscript is considered suitable for publication, it is sent to at least two reviewers. The peer review process is <strong>double-blind</strong>, whereby both referees and authors are kept anonymous. 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