Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

• The authors confirm that the submission is entirely original, and that any use of the work
  and/or words of others has been appropriately cited or quoted.
• The submission adheres to requirements outlined in the FUP Editorial Policies.
  Our policies will be useful for authors in preparation of their manuscripts. Carefully read our publication ethics, agreement and licenses here.
• The authors authorize the Editorial Team to examine the submission using Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate) to verify its originality.
• The authors confirm that any use of Generative AI tools in the development of the manuscript has been clearly and transparently disclosed, including an indication of the specific sections where such tools were used.
• The authors acknowledge that they remain fully responsible for the accuracy of any content generated with the assistance of Generative AI tools and for properly citing any sources referenced.
• The authors confirm that Generative AI tools have not been used to create, modify, or manipulate original research data or results.
• The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format.
• Accessible and inclusive publishing: The manuscript adheres to requirements outlined in the "The Creating Accessible Content Guide"
  This guide will be useful for authors in preparation of their manuscripts and for editors in formatting materials for publication and adding content to journal websites. Carefully read the Guide here.