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Pre-Submission Considerations</p> <p class="tip">Before submitting, ensure you have considered the following aspects:</p> <table class="basic_table_font"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div class="normal_blue_dot"> <span></span> </div> </td> <td> Confirm that you're submitting to the most suitable journal - Check the <a href="/journal/610/about" target="_blank" class="normal_link">Aims and Scope <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt"></i></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div class="normal_blue_dot"> <span></span> </div> </td> <td> Understand the cost implications and explore funding options - See <a href="/journal/610/article-processing-charges" target="_blank" class="normal_link">APCs and Funding <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt"></i></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div class="normal_blue_dot"> <span></span> </div> </td> <td> Familiarize yourself with the copyright agreement - Read the <a href="/journal/610/copyright" target="_blank" class="normal_link">Copyright Agreement <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt"></i></a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="steps_item clearfix"> <div class="step_item_icon left"><img src="/img/submission_guidelines_icon2.png" class="tz"></div> <div class="string_line" style="height:210px;"></div> <div class="step_item_content left"> <p class="guidelinee_title">2. Ready for Submission</p> <p class="tip">Adhering to our policies and formatting guidelines enhances the chances of your manuscript being published.</p> <table class="basic_table_font"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div class="normal_blue_dot"> <span></span> </div> </td> <td> Abide by general formatting rules applicable to all article types - Follow the <a href="/journal/610/preparing-manuscript" target="_blank" class="normal_link">Manuscript Preparation Guidelines <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt"></i></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div class="normal_blue_dot"> <span></span> </div> </td> <td> Ensure your submission is complete - Review the <a href="/journal/610/supporting-information" target="_blank" class="normal_link">Supporting Information Preparation Guidelines <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt"></i></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div class="normal_blue_dot"> <span></span> </div> </td> <td> Read and agree to our editorial policies - Review the <a href="/journal/610/publication-ethics" target="_blank" class="normal_link">Editorial Policies <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt"></i></a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="steps_item clearfix"> <div class="step_item_icon left"><img src="/img/submission_guidelines_icon3.png"></div> <div class="string_line" style="height:190px;"></div> <div class="step_item_content left"> <p class="guidelinee_title">3. 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