Submission Process

Click “New Submission”

Step 1: Starting the Submission

• Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory.
• Select a Journal Section that best fits your submission.
• Review and check each item in the submission checklist.
• You may add any comments, which will be visible to the editor.
• Move to the next step by clicking the Save and Continue button.

Step 2: Uploading the Submission

• Click Choose File to locate your file on your computer.
• Then, click Upload to submit it to the journal’s website, where it will be renamed per journal conventions.
• Files should be under 10 MB.
• Accepted formats include OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF (.doc, .docx, .rtf).
• Once uploaded, click Save and Continue.

Step 3: Entering the Submission’s Metadata

• Complete the author(s) information. For multiple authors, use the Add Author button.
• Enter the title, abstract, keywords, supporting agencies (if any), and references.
• Click Save and Continue to proceed to Step 4.

Step 4: Uploading Supplementary Files

• Upload supplementary files such as Author Forms, ethical clearance, figures, and tables.
• Use Choose File to locate each file, then click Upload.
• Title each supplementary file and add any optional descriptions.
• PDF files should be under 5 MB. Include a proofread receipt or certificate if required.
• Click Save and Continue to proceed.

Step 5: Confirming the Submission

• Review submission or publication fees. If you’d like to request a fee waiver, check the box and provide an explanation.
• Click Finish Submission to complete the process. You’ll receive a confirmation email and can track progress in the Active Submissions section on your Author page.

Submission Complete.