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.