Journal Submission Checklist

Journal Submission Checklist

It is important to prepare your manuscript properly, part of which is to follow the journal’s guidelines. Using a checklist helps to ensure acceptance of your manuscript by the journal. Almost all journals have their guidelines on their website as well as publish their guidelines quarterly or in every issue. Guidelines are subject to change, so be sure you have the most recent guidelines. Below is a general checklist to assist you in ensuring your manuscript meets all the journal’s requirements. Every journal is different and not all journals will require all of the items listed. Depending upon the journal you are targeting, you might want to add specific items to this list.

Cover Letter
Determine whether a cover letter is needed
Address the correct editor according to the manuscript subject
Use the correct address
Review what is required in the cover letter
General
Determine the article type you are submitting
Use the correct font type and size
Adjust the line spacing (single or double spacing)
Check the format for section headings
Put the sections in the correct order
Check the word length limits
Use line numbering, if required
Use page numbers, if required
Adjust the margin size
Confirm that the nomenclature is correct
Check spelling
Determine whether the


Title Page
Verify the allowed Title length
Determine whether a running or short title is needed
Check whether Keywords are needed
Confirm whether a List of Abbreviations is needed
Ensure that all authors are listed
Make sure the author’s names and address are in the correct format
 Include all corresponding author information

Abstract
 Confirm the word limit
Determine whether a structured or unstructured abstract is needed
References
Confirm that the in-text citation format is correct
Verify that all references cited in the text are included in the Reference List
Make sure that all references in the Reference List are cited in the text
Determine whether the references are formatted correctly
Check the accuracy of the references

Tables and Figures
Ensure that the in-text mention of figures and tables is formatted correctly
Determine whether the Tables and Figures are located in the correct location
Verify that the correct fonts and font size are used in the tables and figures
Confirm numbering format for tables and figures (Roman or Arabic)
Ensure that the size of figures and tables are correct
Check that the correct file format is used (pdf, jpeg, gif, etc.)
Determine the type of list for table titles and figure legends
Make sure that all tables and figures are mentioned in the text
Determine whether vertical lines are allowed in tables

Other
Determine whether a conflict of interest statement is needed
Check to see whether funding sources are required For medical manuscripts: Include an ethical and patient approval statement

Download here .....