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Manuscripts are anonymously reviewed by two independent peer reviewers. Peer reviewers are external experts selected by the editors; authors may well suggest reviewers, but the editors are not bound by any such suggestions. The editors use the recommendations by the reviewers to decide whether the manuscript should be accepted as is, revised or rejected. The review process may take eight to ten weeks.