Submission instructions
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- What rights do I retain as an author?
Last updated on January 15, 2019
Click on the following topics to learn more about your rights as an author: Can I make copies? Yes, you have the right to make copies of the article for your own personal use. You also have the right...
- What is the deadline for submitting my article?
Last updated on January 16, 2019
For Books in EPS You can find your deadline on EPS (Editorial Production System).Go to your workqueue on EPS and you will see 'Due date' next to your chapter title, this will give you your due date....
- How do I submit my biographical sketch and photo?
Last updated on January 17, 2019
We often request a short amount of text (up to 200 words) describing each author’s academic background, current interests and achievements to date (see example below), and a portrait photograph of each...
- Do I need to include co-authors to my chapter on my contract?
Last updated on January 16, 2019
No, we only require the signature of the lead author on the Contributor Agreement.
- Can you provide me with a PDF file of my article?
Last updated on January 16, 2019
Yes, Elsevier offers authors e-offprints – free electronic versions of published articles upon publication. E-offprints are watermarked PDF versions and are usually delivered within a few days of publication,...
- Why does Elsevier request transfer of copyright?
Last updated on January 16, 2019
The research community needs certainty with respect to the validity of scientific papers, which is normally obtained through the editing and review processes. The scientific record must be clear and unambiguous....
- What file formats should I be using for my chapter text?
Last updated on January 17, 2019
Supply your text using an editable word-processing application (e.g. Microsoft Word). Please don't submit your text files in PDF-format. We don't need hard copies of manuscripts, however if this will...
- What format should my references be in?
Last updated on January 17, 2019
References are citations to other published work, you can find detailed instructions on this in your author instructions which are on EMSS. Go to your chapter page and at the top there is a grey bar. On...
- What should I do if my submitted chapter has been returned to me?
Last updated on January 15, 2019
To find out what is required you will need to login to EPS where the message from the technical assessment team or the editor will be visible so you can make the necessary changes. Once you have made the...
- How do I know that you have a copy of my agreement?
Last updated on January 16, 2019
Whether you are working in EMSS or EPS, both have a feature that stores the digitally signed contract once you have ticked the box to agree to the terms and conditions.