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<p>10 month review process. Two week typesetting wait.</p>
<p>And you want me to return proofs within 24 hours as it may delay publication?</p>
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<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Martin Eve,</p>
<p>Your manuscript "_______________" has been accepted for publication in Journal.</p>
<p>In order for Publisher to proceed with publication of your article, you must complete a Contributor Form. Under the agreement, you retain copyright to your work and grant an exclusive license to Publisher to publish the article. Without a completed agreement, we are unable to proceed with publication of your article.</p>
<p>You should review and complete the form online at the journal's site. The following link will take you there directly.</p>
<p>LINK</p>
<p>Please note, once your form has been received and our Production team has your manuscript <span style="color: #ff0000;">you will be asked to return any requested changes to the article proof within 24 hours</span>. This is to help facilitate a quick time from acceptance to publication.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the editorial office.</p>
<p>With best wishes,</p>
<p>Publisher</p></blockquote>