What happens next
Editorial triage. The submission is checked for scope, sourcing and conflicts.
Evidence review. Claims are tested against the cited material and other authoritative sources.
Editorial decision. The editor may accept, revise, combine, defer or decline the proposal.
Controlled publication. Accepted changes enter the normal versioning and corrections process.
Submission does not guarantee publication. Substantive contributors may be credited under the contribution policy.
What happens next
The editor checks the material and proposed use. You may be asked for clarification about the edition, format or distribution. A written response will state whether permission is granted and any conditions.
Sending a request or receiving an acknowledgement does not grant permission. Wait for the written decision before proceeding.