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This journal allows immediate self-archiving without embargo.

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  • The work is original and has not been previously published.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All co-authors have approved the submission.
  • Proper citation and acknowledgment are provided for all referenced materials.
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Authors bear full responsibility for the content of their published articles.

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Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

All articles are freely accessible upon publication.