Avoiding Common Problems During Online Submission of Manuscripts

Avoiding common problems during online submission of manuscripts.

Online submission of manuscripts is normally fast, relatively easy, and timely. However, failure to follow journal instructions, omitting required aspects of manuscripts, and other problems can delay or stop the submission and peer-review process. This article discusses common problems encountered during online submission and advises authors on how to avoid those problems and maximize the effic...

Preparing manuscripts for online submission: basic information and avoidance of common pitfalls.

OBJECTIVES After reading this article, users will be able to do the following: understand the requirements of online submission of manuscripts; prepare manuscript, figure, and table files to optimize digital formats; avoid common pitfalls encountered in online submission processes; and speed the processing and review time.

How Should Authors Address Copyright Issues before Submission of Manuscripts?

Archives of Plastic Surgery (APS), an official journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, publishes articles with many tables and figures, including illustrations , photos, videos, drawings of patients or surgical procedures. All clinical journals do the same. It is well-known that signing the Patient Photographic and Videographic Consent, Authorization and Release Fo...

Preparing manuscripts for submission to medical journals: the paper trail.

CONTEXT Preparing a manuscript for publication in a medical journal is hard work. OBJECTIVE To make it easier to prepare a readable manuscript. APPROACH Start early--A substantial portion of the manuscript can be written before the project is completed. Even though you will revise it later, starting early will help document the methods and guide the analysis. Focus on high-visibility compon...

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