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- Editor Guide to Editorial Manager
Last updated on August 07, 2025
In this Editor user guide you’ll find links to the editor key tasks in Editorial Manager (EM), many of which also include a short video.
- How do I remove reference manager field codes?
Last updated on February 12, 2018
Reference manager applications are commonly used by authors to prepare the references in their submission; they may leave codes in the manuscript file that interfere with the PDF builder.
- What are Conflict of Interest Statements, Funding Source Declarations, Author Agreements/Declarations and Permission Notes?
Last updated on July 29, 2025
Such statements are required by most journals from each listed author, and many journals have a form to be completed or a specific format to follow. Check the journal's Guide for Authors before beginning submission.
- Editorial Manager Video Guides
Last updated on December 03, 2025
A number of videos for EM Editors are presented in multiple languages.
- What is Editorial Manager Co-Author verification?
Last updated on November 21, 2025
The co-authors are contacted and asked to confirm their contribution to the submission, and will be requested to register for the journal during this process.
- How can I submit my research dataset along with an Elsevier article?
Last updated on January 07, 2025
Mendeley Data is an open, free-to-use research data repository, which enables researchers to make their research data publicly available. There are currently different methods for authors to submit data...
- How do I submit a manuscript in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on July 29, 2025
Select 'Submit New Manuscript' on the author main menu when you ready to begin the submission process. If you been invited to submit, select 'My New Invitations' or 'My Accepted Invitations' at the top of the menu.
- How do I invite authors to submit in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on June 18, 2025
Authors can be invited based on a Proposal that is initiated by an Editor. Look for the Proposals tab at the top of your Editor Menu.
- How can I approve my submission?
Last updated on July 26, 2024
After you have completed the submission steps and built the PDF, select 'New/Revised Submissions Waiting for Author Approval'. Select 'View Submission' to check the PDF, then 'Approve Submission' to send your submission to the journal.
- How do I handle new Direct to Editor assignments in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on May 13, 2022
In a Direct to Editor workflow the 'New Direct to Editor Submissions' folder allows the Receiving Editor to decide whether to handle the submission, redirect to another editor, or send it back to the author.