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.