Submission requirements
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- How is my word count calculated?
Last updated on January 17, 2019
Your allocated word count is usually based on a number of considerations: how many words you need to cover the subject area, the number of chapters in the work versus the page allocation for the work,...
- 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...
- When is permission required and how do I request it?
Last updated on January 17, 2019
In general, written permission must be obtained from the rights holder to re-use any copyrighted material. Typically, the rights holder of published material is the publisher unless it is explicitly indicated...
- 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....
- What are the requirements for figures/tables in my chapter?
Last updated on January 17, 2019
You can have as many figures/tables as complements the text. The Editor will let you know during the review phase if the number of figures/tables is appropriate. If you have any questions about this, please...
- 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....
- 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,...
- What are the requirements for multi-media components?
Last updated on January 17, 2019
Multimedia components are additional files (sound, video, spread sheets, Word documents, animation, programmes, and additional images) that provide supplementary information to your chapter and appear...
- Should my chapter have an abstract/synopsis?
Last updated on January 17, 2019
An abstract is used to summarize the chapter when it’s presented online, it will come up in the search results to give the reader a taster of what to expect. It’s normally between 50 and 100 words long. We...
- 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.