Electronic Submission of Manuscripts Using Web-Based Systems

Electronic Submission of Manuscripts Using Web-Based Systems 

Proprietary and commercial editorial systems are frequently designed to accommodate both electronic and paper publication processes. Capabilities vary, 

Several publishers have opted to develop proprietary programs rather than purchase services from a third party. Examples include the American Chemical Society1 s ACS Paragon System and the American Institute of Physics Peer X-Press. These packages offer features and workflow similar to those contained in commercial editorial packages. 

Appendix 5-1 matches selected scientific publishers and research grant agencies with the manuscript submission software they use and manuscript submission sites. 

The author guidelines will indicate if there are word-processing templates available for authors to download and will specify if there are requirements about their use. Template files contain all the necessary formatting for a particular journal and are provided by the publisher from its Web site. Templates make it easier to format submissions to meet the publisher s specifications. 

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