FAQ
1) What peer-review model does the journal use?
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Double-blind peer review (authors and reviewers remain anonymous).
2) Can I submit a manuscript by e-mail?
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No. Manuscripts are accepted only via the Editorial System.
3) Should author names and affiliations appear in the manuscript file?
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No. The manuscript must be fully anonymized.
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Author details must be entered in the Editorial System only.
4) Is Polymers in Medicine a Diamond Open Access journal?
Yes. Polymers in Medicine is a Diamond Open Access journal, meaning that:
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all articles are freely available online immediately after publication, and
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authors are not charged any article processing charges (APCs).
5) How many keywords are required?
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Provide 3–5 keywords, preferably MeSH / Index Medicus terms.
6) Should tables and figures be included in the manuscript file?
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No. Upload tables and figures as separate files.
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Tables must be editable (DOC/DOCX).
7) How should references be cited?
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Use superscript Arabic numerals (without parentheses).
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Number references consecutively in order of first citation.
8) Can I cite references in tables?
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Yes, but references must follow the same numbering sequence as in the main text.
9) Do I need to provide DOI/PMID?
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Yes. Provide DOI whenever available.
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If no DOI: provide PMID (or URL if neither exists).
10) Can I submit a manuscript previously posted as a preprint?
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Yes. Preprints are permitted.
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Preprint DOI/URL must be disclosed during submission.
11) Can author names/affiliations be changed after publication?
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No. After Ahead of Print publication, changes to metadata (including affiliations and author order) are not possible.
12) Proofs: what corrections are allowed?
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Proof corrections must be limited to typographical/production errors only.
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Return within 3 working days.
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Mark corrections using the PDF Comment function (do not edit the PDF conte