Announcement: Separate Author Response File for Reviewer Comments

2024-07-31

Dear authors,

As part of our commitment to enhancing the peer review process, we kindly request that authors submit a separate Author Response File alongside their revised manuscript. This file should address the comments and suggestions provided by the reviewers during the initial review.

Instructions for the Author Response File:

  1. Create a separate MS Word document titled “Author_Response_R1” (for each reviewer, if applicable).
  2. Copy and paste the comments from each reviewer into the respective file.
  3. Respond to each comment in a clear and concise manner, providing explanations, clarifications, and any necessary revisions.
  4. Include references to specific changes made in the revised manuscript (e.g., “We’ve changed [original text] to [edited text] (page 5, line 24)”).
  5. Save the Author Response File(s) in the same folder as your revised manuscript.

By implementing this process, we aim to streamline communication between authors, reviewers, and the editorial team. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to receiving your revised manuscripts.

Best regards, Editor-in-chief