Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
• Attached Authorship Letter separately.
• Attached Manuscript which contains the main body of the article.
• This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
• All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
• All tables and figures are embedded within the text at appropriate points, ensuring high resolution, numbered, and labeled clearly. (Not placed at the end)
• Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material provided with this submission.