Understandings
- Article Processing Charges (APC) apply upon acceptance.
- Waiver requests are not accepted post submission.
- Discounts or refunds are solely at the publisher’s discretion.
- Optional services are not subject to discounts or refunds.
- All submissions (except editorials) undergo peer review.
- Submitted material is not returned by the publisher.
- Reusing accepted work requires prior permission.
- Withdrawal is free before peer review begins; charges apply after review starts.
- APC is non-refundable after payment.
Author Responsibilities
- Ensure the manuscript follows the journal's guidelines.
- All co-authors must approve the submission.
- Previously published content will not be accepted.
- Patient consent is required for identifiable data.
- Content must not be plagiarized, illegal, or misleading.
Please refer to the full Author Guidelines page for more details.