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Tell us which journal, article type, and section your manuscript belongs to. Editors use this to route your work to the right desk.
Article type and section lists refresh when you change journals.
Research Article, Review, Short Communication, etc.
Provide the full title, a clear abstract, and upload your main manuscript. Supplementary files are optional.
Comma-separated. 3–6 keywords recommended.
0 words · aim for 150–300 words
Word document (.docx only), up to 50 MB. Anonymise if double-blind review is required. Editors will generate the review PDF.
PDF only. Letter to the Editor-in-Chief: fit with journal, novelty, prior related work.
Figures, data, videos — any format, 100 MB each.
You are submitting a revised manuscript. A point-by-point response to reviewers is required.
Address each reviewer comment point-by-point. (.docx/doc)
Separate cover letter if different from the response. (.docx/doc)
You are listed as the corresponding author. Add co-authors in citation order. You can skip this step if you are the sole author.
Keywords, conflict-of-interest, ethics, funding. These appear on the submitted manuscript record.
Pick the category that applies. Use the text box for committee names, approval numbers, and any clarifying details.
Confirm every section is correct. Use the "Edit" links to jump back. Once you submit, the manuscript enters the editorial queue.
Your manuscript has entered the editorial queue. A confirmation email with your tracking ID is on its way.
Next steps: the editorial office will run a technical check (typically within 3 business days). You'll be notified by email when it moves to editor assignment.