Submission Checklist

Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should confirm:

• The manuscript falls within the scope of the journal.

• The manuscript is original.

• The manuscript has not been published elsewhere.

• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.

• All authors have approved the submission.

• The manuscript follows the Author Guidelines.

• The title and abstract are complete.

• Keywords have been provided.

• Tables and figures are properly cited.

• References are complete and accurate.

• Ethical approval information is included where applicable.

• Informed consent information is included where applicable.

• Conflict of interest information is provided.

• Funding information is provided where applicable.

• Data availability information is provided where applicable.

• The corresponding author's details are correct.

• The manuscript is ready for peer review.