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Wiley Open Access journals are supported by other journals published by Wiley, including a number of society-owned journals, which participate in a transfer program. Each Wiley Open Access journal is independently led with an Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. Together with the support network from societies and journal Editor partners, the strong editorial teams provide quality open access publishing expertise.