New account
If the author has not submitted a manuscript or reviewed for the journal, then a new account must be created to continue. Existing users can simply sign in.
Checking account
The program will check the email address of a new user to ensure duplicate accounts are not created.
A user can also sign up using their ORCID account.
Create account
When all the required information is entered, the account details can be saved.
Author role
The author role is automatically created for new users.
Let's click on the role and start manuscript submission.
New submission
Let's click and start manuscript submission.
Journal submission guidelines
The journal's submission guidelines are always presented in the first step. This helps authors understand the way the submission must be presented.
ConfirmÂ
The checkbox is ticked at the bottom of the page to confirm that the author has read and complied with the guidelines.
Add author
Co-authors are added one-by-one by entering their email address. In this way, co-authors with existing accounts can be identified.
Save co-author details
The details are then added to the submission and the co-author will be able to follow the manuscript during review.
Save author list
When all authors have been added, the checkbox is ticked ready to move onto the next step.
Continue to next step
Upload files
Manuscript files, figures, tables and any submission/copyright forms are now uploaded
All files are uploaded
When all files are uploaded, continue to the next section.