Submission guidelines

Our 3-step submission process

  1. Before you submit

    Before you submit, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the following.

    • Make sure you are submitting to the most suitable journal - Aims and scope
    • Understand the costs and funding options - Fees and funding
    • Make sure your manuscript is accurate and readable - Language editing
    • Understand the copyright agreement - Copyright
  2. Ready to submit

    To give your manuscript the best chance of publication, follow these editorial policies and formatting guidelines.

    • General formatting rules for all article types - Prepare your manuscript
    • Make sure your submission is complete - Prepare supporting information
    • Copyright and license agreement - Agree to conditions
    • Read and agree to our Editorial Policies - Editorial Policies
  3. Submit and promote

    After acceptance, we provide support so your article gains maximum impact in the scientific community and beyond.

    • Who decides whether my work will be accepted? - Peer-review policy
    • Spreading the word - Promoting your publication

Submit your manuscript in Editorial Manager