Acceptance in Principle

A manuscript is considered accepted in principle (AIP) once peer review is complete and the editor is satisfied that all concerns raised by reviewers have been appropriately addressed. The editor will provide specific instructions to ensure that the article includes all necessary materials for publication and complies with the journal’s standards for data and code reporting.

After AIP, the author must prepare the manuscript following the Instructions for Authors. Adhering carefully to these guidelines will increase the likelihood of successful publication.