PRACTICAL CHECKLIST
A step-by-step approach.
Check journal suitability
Compare aims, scope, peer review, fees and publisher credibility.
Follow author instructions
Use the correct manuscript structure and file types.
Verify declarations
Check contributions, conflicts, funding, ethics and data availability as applicable.
Review the submission package
Prepare the cover letter, figures, supplementary files and complete metadata.
Respect independent editorial review
Never assume acceptance, accelerated review or a guaranteed outcome.
This guide is educational information, not a guarantee of academic, publication or application outcomes.
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