Once the Author Query Application has been completed, your article will be processed and you will receive the proofs.

17.1 Copyright Agreement

Upon the acceptance of an article the corresponding author will be asked to sign a “Copyright transfer agreement” (see the website) and send it to the Journal address. This will assure the publisher to publish and distribute the work worldwide.

17.2 Color illustrations

Publication of color illustrations is free of charge.

17.3 Proof reading

The purpose of the proof is to check for typesetting or conversion errors and the completeness and accuracy of the text, tables and figures. Substantial changes in content, e.g., new results, corrected values, title and authorship, are not allowed without the approval of the Editor.