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Can I extend my deadline to resubmit my revised paper?
Please email the Editorial Office via email or the manuscript submission system quoting your manuscript ID and how long you require. Please note, you can extend the deadline to resubmit after the original deadline has expired.
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I don’t understand the editorial or reviewer’s comments
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My paper has been accepted, what happens next?
Your paper will be checked by our Editorial Office and a payment email will be sent out to you regarding the article processing charge, if you have not received this email within a week please email the Editorial Office. After payment has been received, your paper will be typeset and you will be sent proofs of your paper. If you have a query relating to a paper in Production or are having issues with your proof, please email the Production Editor.
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