As a prospective author for JIME, identify the types of articles the journal accepts, the total number of items on their submission preparation checklist, and confirm their policy regarding Article Processing Charges (APCs). Do not proceed with an actual submission.
Navigate to the 'Author Guidelines' section on jime.open.ac.uk. Locate the 'Publication Types' section and scroll down to identify all accepted manuscript categories. Locate the 'Submission Preparation Checklist' and count the total number of items listed. Locate the 'Publication Fees' section and determine JIME's policy on Article Processing Charges (APCs). Synthesize the identified publication types, the count of checklist items, and the APC policy.
List all specific publication types accepted by JIME: 'Empirical Articles', 'Experience Articles', 'Systems Articles', and 'Literature Reviews and Theoretical Analyses'. State that there are 10 items on the 'Submission Preparation Checklist'. Clearly state JIME's policy on Article Processing Charges (APCs), specifically that they are not mandatory, are covered by the Institute of Educational Technology (IET), and that voluntary contributions are invited upon manuscript acceptance but do not affect publication.