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- 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 is Editorial Manager Co-Author verification?
Last updated on January 09, 2026
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 do I submit a manuscript in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on January 08, 2026
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 can I submit my research dataset along with an Elsevier article?
Last updated on December 17, 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...
- Editorial Manager Video Guides
Last updated on January 06, 2026
A number of videos for EM Editors are presented in multiple languages.
- What should be included in a cover letter?
Last updated on October 09, 2025
For the journal's specific requirements for a cover letter, please consult the Guide for Authors by selecting 'Instructions for Authors' in the top navigation bar.
- Video Guide: Preparing to submit your revision in Editorial Manager
Last updated on December 05, 2025
Please note: Subtitles are available in Spanish, French and Mandarin. To turn them on, please click on the gear icon at the bottom of the video player and select your preferred language. You may also...
- How to submit a LaTeX File in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on July 01, 2024
Watch the following short videos to see how to download and complete the LaTeX template and how to submit a LaTeX file in Editorial Manager.Frequently Asked Questions:How to identify and fix errors from...
- Hybrid journal moving to open access
Last updated on November 18, 2025
What does a journal moving to open access mean to authors?Anyone submitting to the journal on or after the changeover date will be expected to cover the cost of the Article Publishing Charge (APC) to publish...
- How should I prepare the references in my manuscript?
Last updated on November 26, 2018
Journal specific submission requirements can be found in the journal's guide for authors. For accepted articles, Elsevier will apply the journal style as long as the author has provided complete and correct details for each reference.