Journal Submission

The corresponding author is the point of contact for your research paper and is responsible for responding to all requests from the journal during the submission process.  After the paper is published, the corresponding author may also receive correspondences from readers. The corresponding author could be a different person from the first author, but is generally a lead researcher. For more information, please visit ICMJE “Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors.” 

The journal generally will send you a confirmation for your submitted manuscript on the same day. The decision time taken for publication varies from journal to journal. Ideally, it should be within three months from the date of submission. Some journals have a faster peer-review process and might reach a decision within 2 to 4 weeks.

1. Please upload your research manuscript (including images, tables, and charts) when you place the order. If you are ordering Journal Submission Service as a stand-along service, please submit an edited and formatted manuscript. 
2. The title and url of your target journal, with link to its submission guidelines. 

Manuscript Submission Assistance (MSA) is a service designed to streamline and simplify the process of submitting your research manuscript to a journal. Here's how it works:

(i) Pre-submission: We create a checklist based on your target journal's requirements and provide you with all necessary forms, such as authorship and copyright transfer forms.

(ii) Submission Process: If any required documents or information are missing, we'll request them from you. Our experts ensure that your manuscript adheres to the journal's formatting guidelines.

(iii) Merged PDF: We compile all required information and documents into a consolidated Merged PDF, which contains all necessary files and details. We share this with you for your approval.

(iv) Post Submission: Once you approve the merged PDF, we complete the submission and provide a report with submission details.

The peer review process is a critical component of scholarly and scientific research. It is a formal evaluation and quality control mechanism used to assess the validity, rigor, and credibility of research papers, articles, and academic manuscripts before they are published in journals or presented at conferences. Here's how the peer review process typically works:  Submission: Researchers send their work to journals or conferences.

Initial Evaluation: The editorial team checks if it fits the publication's scope.

Peer Review: Experts in the field review the work for quality and relevance.

Reviewer Feedback: They provide feedback, suggestions, and recommendations.

Author Revisions: Authors make improvements based on feedback.

Editorial Decision: Editors decide to accept, request revisions, or reject the work.

Publication: Accepted work is prepared and becomes part of scholarly literature.

Yes, you can submit your manuscript as a preprint before submitting it to a journal, but there are a few important considerations. For instance, you should check the journal policies, as some journals have specific policies regarding preprints. Before submitting a preprint, it's advisable to review the policies of your target journal. While most journals accept submissions that have been posted as preprints, a few may have restrictions or specific requirements.

"Resubmission Invited" indicates that a journal has reviewed your initial manuscript submission and has found potential for your work to be accepted after revisions. The journal is inviting you to make the suggested revisions and resubmit your manuscript for further consideration. Here are the next steps:

Revise Your Manuscript: Review and address the comments and suggestions provided by the reviewers in the decision letter. Make necessary revisions to your manuscript based on their feedback.

Point-by-Point Response: Prepare a detailed response to each reviewer's comments. Address each comment individually and provide a clear explanation of how you have addressed their concerns.

To indicate a deceased author in a manuscript, follow these steps:

Place a death dagger symbol (†) immediately after the deceased author's name in the byline or author list.

Add one of the following footnotes, as appropriate, after the author affiliation footnote:

a. If the author's date of death is known, use a footnote like this: †Died [Date of Death].

b. If the date of death is unknown, a simple "†Deceased" footnote can be used.

ORCiD is a unique 16-digit alphanumeric identifier that sets you apart from other researchers with similar names. It helps link your work specifically to you. To create an ORCiD:

Visit the website https://orcid.org/register

Fill in the required information, and the system will generate your 16-digit alphanumeric ORCiD.

Keep your ORCiD and password handy because you can use the same ID for multiple journals.

Please note that it's recommended not to create more than one ORCiD for a single person. 

In most cases, journals designate only one Corresponding Author for a manuscript. However, some journals do permit multiple corresponding authors. It's essential to check the specific policies of the journal you're submitting to regarding the number of corresponding authors they allow.

Yes, we offer re-submission assistance. If you're re-submitting your revised manuscript to a journal after receiving reviewer's comments, our submission experts can assist you in resubmitting the revised files to the journal, ensuring a smooth re-submission process. Our goal is to help you navigate the re-submission process effectively and increase your chances of acceptance.

As part of our after-sales support, we regularly check the status of your submitted manuscript and provide you with timely updates. Our aim is to keep you informed about your manuscript's progress throughout the publication process, ensuring transparency and proactive assistance when needed.

In some instances, journals may return a manuscript to the author for corrections or revisions before initiating the peer review process. If this occurs, our submission expert is here to support you. They can assist you in addressing the journal's comments and guide you through the process of resubmitting the corrected manuscript to the journal. Our goal is to ensure that your submission meets the journal's requirements and moves smoothly through the publication process.

After your manuscript has been accepted for publication, you can expect to receive several forms of Research Impact support to facilitate the publication process such as Graphical Abstract, Video Abstract, Journal Cover Art, etc. Also, throughout the publication process, you can take submission experts' help in creating email drafts which will help you communicate with a journal's editorial and production teams.

Submission services can significantly reduce your chances of manuscript rejection by ensuring compliance with a journal's guidelines and reducing the risk of rejection due to formatting or content issues. Submission experts review your manuscript to align with the journal's specific requirements, minimizing the likelihood of immediate rejection by the editorial team due to non-compliance with journal guidelines or missing documents.

Certainly, we can assist you with the payment process of the journal's publication fee payment (APC). Please contact us at  publish@enago.com for more details on the process.