For Authors
1. Preparing Your Submission:

Review the Author Guidelines for formatting and ethical requirements.

Ensure your manuscript meets the Submission Requirements, including file formats, word limits, and referencing style.

Prepare a cover letter if required.

2. Submitting Your Manuscript:

Register or log in to your account.

Follow the step-by-step submission process.

Upload all required files and complete the metadata (title, abstract, keywords, etc.).

3. After Submission:

Track your submission status through your dashboard.

Respond promptly to editorial or reviewer queries.

Revise and resubmit as needed.

For Reviewers
1. Accepting Review Invitations:

Review the manuscript title and abstract before accepting.

Confirm you have no conflicts of interest.

2. Conducting the Review:

Follow the Reviewer Guidelines for evaluation criteria.

Provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

Submit your review and recommendation by the deadline.

3. Confidentiality:

Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.

Do not share or discuss the content with others.

For Editors
1. Managing Submissions:

Assign submissions to appropriate reviewers.

Monitor review progress and send reminders if necessary.

Make editorial decisions based on reviewer feedback.

2. Communication:

Communicate clearly with authors and reviewers.

Ensure transparency in the editorial process.

3. Policy Adherence:

Uphold the journal’s Peer Review Policy, Copyright Policy, and Open Access Policy.

For Journal Managers
1. Setting Up the Journal:

Access the Setup section from the Journal Management page.

Configure templates and policies in the following areas:

Principal and Technical Contacts

Scope and Focus Statement

Journal Sections and Policies

Author and Reviewer Guidelines

Submission and Indexing Requirements

Peer Review and Editorial Policies

Copyright and Open Access Policies

Editorial and Review Boards

Subscription Policies (if applicable)

Workflow roles: layout editors, copyeditors, proofreaders

2. Customization and Updates:

Setup can be done in stages—save your progress and return anytime.

Update policies and templates as needed in consultation with editors.

3. Support:

Built-in help texts are available within each setup template.

For technical issues, contact the technical support team.

General Tips for All Users
Keep your profile updated for effective communication.

Consult the built-in Help sections for detailed instructions.

Reach out to support for any technical or process-related queries.