For Authors
Author guidelines
Review these guidelines before you submit. Requirements can vary by journal and article type, so always verify the guidance for the journal you have selected.
Please note: journal-specific requirements are shown inside the submission form once you select a journal and article type.
Before you begin
- Confirm that your manuscript falls within the scope of the journal you have selected.
- Check the article type you intend to submit — manuscript requirements can vary by article type.
- Make sure every contributing author has approved the submission.
Manuscript file
- Submit the main manuscript as a DOC, DOCX or PDF file.
- Include the title, abstract and keywords in the manuscript as well as in the submission form.
- Keep the abstract concise and aligned with the selected article type.
Figures, tables and supporting files
- Supply figures and tables as a separate file where the journal requires it.
- Use clear, legible image files; each file is checked for format and size before it is accepted.
- A cover letter can be uploaded where the journal asks for one.
Authorship
- List every contributing author in the order in which they should appear.
- Identify the corresponding author, who will receive editorial correspondence.
- Provide an institutional email address for each author where possible.
Declarations
- Confirm that the manuscript is original work.
- Confirm that all contributing authors have approved the submission.
- Agree to the applicable publication and copyright requirements.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest relevant to the manuscript.