Author Details
Full names, ORCID iDs, emails, and affiliations in a consistent format to enable discovery and indexing.
A complete registration reduces processing delays, supports correct author attribution, and protects intellectual property and compliance obligations. It creates an auditable record for editors and administrators.
Each role may provide different data points: authors supply content and disclosures, administrators add institutional identifiers, and editorial staff confirm compliance with submission requirements.
Full names, ORCID iDs, emails, and affiliations in a consistent format to enable discovery and indexing.
Title, running head, abstract, keywords, and suggested reviewer information where applicable for routing.
Author roles and contribution statements (e.g., conceptualization, methodology, writing) to clarify credit.
Funding sources, conflicts of interest, and data availability statements required by many journals.
Author's selection for copyright transfer or open-access license and any embargo preferences.
Upload fields for manuscript files, cover letters, supplementary data, and institutional approvals.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Make author, title, and disclosure fields mandatory |
| Attachments | Accept PDF, DOCX, ZIP for supplementary data |
| Routing Rules | Route to editorial office after all fields complete |
| Signer Roles | Assign corresponding author as primary signer |
Many editorial systems integrate with signing platforms and cloud storage; confirm compatibility with your publisher or institutional repository before finalizing the workflow.
Date you upload files and complete registration
Usually within 1–7 business days
Often 4–12 weeks depending on field
Set by editor, often 2–12 weeks
Varies; can take months after acceptance
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/yr | Varies | Varies | Varies |