The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting Your Manuscript to AJRCCM".
The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting Your Manuscript to AJRCCM
To submit a manuscript to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM), follow these steps:
1. Prepare Your Manuscript
Before submitting, ensure your manuscript meets AJRCCM's guidelines:
Here is the link to the Guidelines: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (atsjournals.org)
You will find the details in the Navigation Section under the heading “Manuscript Preparation”.
Formatting: Adhere to specific formatting rules regarding text, tables, figures, and references.
Word Count: Ensure the manuscript is within the word limits for your article type (e.g., original research, review, case report).
Authorship: Ensure all authors have contributed significantly and agree to the submission.
Ethics: Confirm compliance with institutional ethical standards for research involving humans/animals.
2. Register and Log In
Go to the AJRCCM site: ScholarOne Manuscripts (manuscriptcentral.com)
If you're a new user, create an account by clicking "Create an Account."
For returning users, log in using your credentials.
You will enter into your Account.
3. Start a New Submission
Once logged in, select "Author Center" from the main menu.
Click "Start New Submission" and choose the article type you wish to submit.
You can find the details about the guidelines for submission and policies for the manuscript submission by clicking on “Instructions for Authors”.
4. Enter Required Information
Title and Abstract: Provide a concise title and a clear, structured abstract (as required by AJRCCM).
Author Details: Enter names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors.
Keywords: Include appropriate keywords to help categorize the paper.
Cover Letter: Include a cover letter detailing the significance of the work and confirming that it is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Conflict of Interest: Declare any potential conflicts of interest.
Funding Information: Provide information on any grants or financial support received.
5. Upload Files
Manuscript: Upload the main document in an acceptable format (Word, PDF, etc.), including title, abstract, and references.
Figures and Tables: Upload figures and tables as separate files, if necessary, according to the journal’s specifications.
Supplementary Materials: Add any supplementary data, appendices, or additional material as separate files.
6. Review & Approve Submission
Check all entered information carefully, and review all uploaded files to ensure they meet the journal's guidelines.
Approve and confirm the submission by clicking "Submit."
7. Submission Confirmation
After submitting, you will receive an email confirmation with a manuscript ID. This ID can be used to track the status of your submission.
8. Track Your Submission
Use the Manuscript Central platform to track your submission through the review process.
You will be notified of any required revisions or the final decision via email.
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