For Authors
Submit your manuscript
Create an author account to submit files, follow the review process, and respond to the editorial team.
Author submission portal
Choose a unique username and keep all your submissions in one place. Each manuscript receives its own reference number and review history.
Already submitted? Open your author dashboard →
Before you begin
- Read the author guidelines and prepare a blinded manuscript.
- Prepare a separate title page, cover letter, and applicable reporting and ethics documents.
- Upload PDF or DOCX files, at most 20 MB each and 30 MB per submission.
- Confirm that all authors approve the submission and all required declarations are included.
Follow the review process
- SubmitUpload files and receive your reference number.
- ReviewThe editor screens the manuscript and shares review comments.
- ReviseRespond to comments and upload revised files when requested.
- DecisionRead the decision and access the article once published.
Review updates are available inside your portal. Learn about peer review.
