Author guide to Editorial Manager
In this guide you’ll find learning pathway that include links to instructional videos and articles. This cohesive and enlightening learning pathway will guide you through author key tasks such as manuscript submission process, tracking manuscript status and so on.
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Find matching journals
Articles
- Which journal should I publish in?
- Search For journals at Elsevier.com
- ScienceDirect-Search Journals
- Where do I find the Impact Factor of a journal?
- Where can I find the submission site for a journal?
Open access options
Articles
- Which open access options are available?
- What does it cost to publish gold open access?
- How can I pay my gold open access fee?
- What is Elsevier's waiver policy for open access fees?
- Open access journals
Prepare a Manuscript
Articles
- Is there a template available for my manuscript file?
- How should I prepare the references in my manuscript?
- Can you check if my manuscript is suitable for submission?
- Which browsers work best with Editorial Manager?
- In which languages can I submit my manuscript?
Login and Account- Trouble signing in, or update your account information?
Articles
- How do I register an account on Editorial Manager?
- What can I do if I'm having trouble signing in to Editorial Manager?
- How can I reset a forgotten password for Editorial Manager?
- How do I sign in to Editorial Manager?
- How can I set temporary alternate contact details in my Editorial Manager account?
- Submission Fees
Videos
- Having trouble signing in?
- How can I reset a forgotten password for Editorial Manager?
- Changing my personal information
How do I link my profile with Orcid?
Articles
- Why should I integrate my submission system account with ORCID?
- How can I use ORCID for single sign-on to Editorial Manager?
- How do I link or unlink my ORCID to my profile?
How do I get started with the new submission?
Articles
- Is there a submission checklist I can use?
- What should be included in a cover letter?
- What are the new publishing options in Editorial Manager?
- How do I submit a manuscript in Editorial Manager?
- Is there a template available for my manuscript file?
Video
- Author submission process overview
- Submitting a LaTeX file in Editorial Manager
Information for updating Declaration of Interest/Change of corresponding author/Co-Author verification)
Articles
- How can I change the Corresponding Author of my manuscript in Editorial Manager?
- What is Editorial Manager Co-Author verification?
- How do I enter author contributor roles (CRediT) in Editorial Manager?
- What are Conflicts of Interest/Competing Interests, Declaration of InterestStatements, Funding Source Declaration, Author Agreements/Declaration and Permission Notes?
Videos
- Co-Author verification in Editorial Manager
- Adding Co-Authors to your submission in Editorial Manager
- Using the declaration tool in editorial manager
How to track the status of the manuscript?
Articles
- How can I track the status of my submitted article?
- How do I send an email about my submission?
Video
- Checking the status of your submission in Editorial Manager
- Track your submission service
Decision making process/Service for rejected manuscripts
Articles
- When can I expect a decision from the Editor?
- Can I contest the Editor's decision?
- What is the service for rejected manuscripts?
Video
How to prepare your revised manuscript?
Articles
- How do I revise my submission in Editorial Manager?
- Could you extend the due date of my revision?
- What should I do if I don't want to address the reviewers' comments?
- How can I access comments from the Editor and reviewers?
- Is there a template available for my manuscript file?
Videos
- Preparing to submit your revision in Editorial Manager
- Submitting a revision in Editorial Manager
- Webinar Series- Learning & Content Management
- Author Services
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