Our editors will not reject a manuscript where the authors do not add a space before a unit of measurement or use the wrong tense to describe their experiment-at MDPI, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive production service prior to publication. Preparing a manuscript for publication is a key task of a publisher and includes applying the house style. We do not expect authors to have strictly followed all of these guidelines when they submit their paper. Where rigidly following this guide does not achieve that goal, exceptions can be made. Most of the guidelines here are to aid clarity and precision. Our aim is to communicate the latest scholarly findings in a way that is accessible and readable. English is a flexible language and most of its rules can be broken under the right circumstances.

This is a guide, not a set of instructions. Topics covered include formatting and conventions specific to MDPI and some tips for how to improve clarity and writing style. Its purpose is to offer guidance and advice to authors intending to publish in an MDPI journal. When to Use Mathematical EnvironmentsĨ.4. Lists, Itemized Lists and Bullet PointsĤ.3. MDPI, St Basel AnlBasel, Switzerland Contentģ.10.

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