Upon submission, your manuscript undergoes a thorough review within the journal itself. The manuscript goes through a review process by the journal before a decision can be made on your manuscript. Therefore, it isn't possible to bypass this process and tell you beforehand whether your manuscript is suitable for submission.

There is a Guide for Authors which you can find on each journal's webpage. The guide provides information on:

• Preparing your paper for submission.
• Journal policy.
• The submission process.
• What happens when your article is accepted.

You can find the Guide for Authors for the journal you're submitting to by navigating to the Journal’s Homepage and clicking on ‘Guide for Authors’ in the left hand menu.

To find the Journal's Homepage search for the journal using the search box under 'Find by journal title' on the journal author's page.

If you'd like more assistance, please consult the following resources:

• The Journal Finder to find a suitable journal for your submission.
• For more information on the submission process, consult the Get Published Quick Guide.
• For training and guidance on preparing your manuscript use the resources at Elsevier Publishing Campus.
• For additional services that can improve the quality of your manuscript, visit our WebShop.