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Pubmed Central (PMC), Scopus, Web of Science SCIE and Journal Citation Reports.
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Editorial Board
Highly-qualified editors and advisors including 5 Nobel laureates
High-Impact Research
From the world's top institutions and academics. Median citation rate of 5
Quality Peer Review
Objective, in-depth reviewing based on methodological soundness
Publish fast, 24h Support
30 Days to first decision (median) and quick hands-on author support

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