Submissions to most of our journals will be handled via our online submission system Editorial Manager (EM). Using an online submission system means that you can access and process submitted papers from anywhere with internet access. The files, correspondence and interactions are all saved so you donโt need to maintain separate records. Automated workflows mean less manual work for you as editor however the systems can also be customized according to your journalโs needs. Different access levels are available for different editorial roles and there are various help and training resources at your disposal to support you with the system. For any questions or feedback about your submission system please contact your publisher.
Access your editorial system
Your journalโs submission system can be accessed via the โsubmit your articleโ link on each journalโs homepage on our ScienceDirect platform.
Follow the instructions on the submission landing page to register and/or log in.
Learning resources: Editor webinars
Editor training webinars run monthly, with new topics being added regularly. Past topics include reporting options, managing author invitations, manuscript analysis services, and guest editor training. You can access recordings of past webinars via the link below.
Ourย editor guide to Editorial Managerย outlines various learning pathways for different editor roles, and includes links to instructional videos and articles to help you familiarize yourself with EM. We also have a collection of shortย video guidesย available, which cover some of the main aspects of working with Editorial Manager.
Introductory training video
Our Editorial Managerย introductory training videoย is available in four languages (English, French, Spanish and Mandarin) and provides an overview of the main tasks you will undertake as an editor in Editorial Manager. This is a great starting point for both new and experienced editors.