Step-by-step Guide to Article Publishing

1. Prepare Your Article

• Ensure that your manuscript follows the Instruction for Authors.
• Obtain permission for any images used.
• Clearly state if you are reusing data published elsewhere.
• Adhere to our Publication Ethics policy.

2. Write a Cover Letter

• The research falls within the scope of the journal.
• All authors have agreed to submit this manuscript.
• The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and will not be submitted elsewhere until a final decision is made.
• The work is entirely original.

3. Submit Your Manuscript

• Visit the journal homepage to begin the submission process.
• Create a new account if necessary.
• Submit your manuscript via the Editorial System.
• Completing the Declaration of Interest Statement is mandatory.

4. Technical Check

• We conduct a pre-evaluation to ensure your manuscript adheres to the journal’s guidelines, including formatting, ethics, plagiarism, authorship, and required permissions.

5. Editor and Peer Review

• The editor will review your manuscript and decide whether it is ready for peer review.
• Your manuscript will be evaluated by at least two experts in the field.
• If revisions are required, you must address all review comments or provide a rebuttal in an Explanation Letter.

6. Final Decision

• If your article is accepted, you will need to sign a License to Publish.

7. Payment

• Your article will be published in the Open Access system with an Article Processing Charge of 800 EUR. For Polish authors, the fee is 3500 PLN. The price includes VAT.
• The submitting author is responsible for the payment.
• Payment must be made after acceptance and before publication.
• Partial waivers may be requested.

8. Publication

• You will receive proofs for approval before publication.
• Track your article’s impact on the journal homepage.