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----
-name: Pull Request
-about: Propose changes to the project
-title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
-
----
-
-## Overview
-
-Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed. Also, include relevant motivation and context. List any dependencies that are required for this change.
-
-Fixes # (issue)
+# Overview
+Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed alongside relevant motivation and context. Also, list any dependencies that are required for this change.
 
 ## Type of Change
-
-Please delete options that are not relevant.
-
+Please select the options that are relevant.
 - [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
 - [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
 - [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
 - [ ] This change requires a documentation update
 
 ## How Has This Been Tested?
-
-Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce. Please also list any relevant details for your test configuration
-
-- [ ] Test A
-- [ ] Test B
+Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce. Please also list any relevant details for your test configuration.
 
 ## Checklist:
-
-- [ ] My code follows the code style of this project.
+- [ ] I have followed the code style of this project.
 - [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code.
 - [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas.
 - [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation.
-- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings.
+- [ ] I have generated no new warnings.
 - [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works.
-- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes.
-- [ ] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules.
+- [ ] I have ensured that all tests pass locally with my changes.
+- [ ] I have installed the package locally and ensured the package functions properly.
+- [ ] I have ensured any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules.
 
 ## Additional Information