Finding the Right Journal

• Which journal should I publish in?
• Can you check if my manuscript is suitable for submission?
• Where do I find the Impact Factor of a journal?
• Where can I find the submission site for a journal?

Contact the Journal

• Contacting the journal about your submission in Editorial Manager

Preparing a Manuscript

• Is there a template available for my manuscript file?
• How do I prepare my files for submission in Editorial Manager?
• How should I prepare the references in my manuscript?
• What should be included in a cover letter?

Submission Process

• How do I register an account on Editorial Manager?
• How do I submit a manuscript in Editorial Manager?
• Video Guide: How to download and complete the LaTeX template
• Submitting a LaTeX file in Editorial Manager
• Using the Declaration Tool in Editorial Manager

Author Verification and Contribution

• What is Editorial Manager Co-Author verification?
• How do I enter author contributor roles (CRediT) in Editorial Manager?

Review Process

• How can I track the status of my submitted article?
• What does the status of my submission mean in Editorial Manager?
• When can I expect a decision from the Editor?

Revision Process

• How can I access comments from the Editor and reviewers?
• How do I revise my submission in Editorial Manager?
• Could you extend the due date of my revision?

Decision process

Rejection

• Can I contest the Editor's decision?
• Service for rejected manuscripts
• Article Transfer Service (ATS) author overview

Acceptance

• Identifying fake acceptance letters
• Author Guide to the Publication Process (Post-Acceptance)
• How can I track my accepted article?
• Publishing Journey videos: How do I complete the Rights and Access form?

Open Access Options

• Video Guide: Author journey: publishing open access with Elsevier under a Read and Publish agreement
• Which open access options are available?
• What does it cost to publish gold open access?
• What is Elsevier's waiver policy for open access fees?

Additional Resources

• Editorial Manager Video Guides
• Webinar Series- Learning, Content and Development
• Author Services

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