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

  • 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  • Cover Letter: Include a cover letter detailing the significance of the work and confirming that it is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.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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