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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 don’t 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 journal’s 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.
Your journal’s submission system can be accessed via the “submit your paper” link on the left of each journal’s Elsevier.com homepage.
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Follow the instructions on the submission landing page to register and/or log in.
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.
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Our editor guide to Editorial Manager opens in new tab/window 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 short video guides opens in new tab/window available, which cover some of the main aspects of working with Editorial Manager.
Our Editorial Manager introductory training video opens in new tab/window 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.
Training videos on performing specific tasks are available for EM. Subscribe to our Elsevier Editorial Manager training YouTube channel opens in new tab/window to view our latest training videos.
Training videos are also available in China via our Bilibili opens in new tab/window site.
As well as the above resources, there is a wealth of information and assistance available at our support website opens in new tab/window.
Telephone, e-mail and chat support are available 24/7.
