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Stakeholder Resource Center

This center brings together all key resources, guidelines, and tools for the main stakeholders involved in our journals. Whether you are an author, reviewer, editor, or guest editor, find the information you need to work effectively and in line with our standards.

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Use the resource tabs for downloads, then jump to the role sections for workflow guidance.

Stakeholder Resource Library

Curated resources grouped by stakeholder role. Keep this library as the canonical source for downloadable files.

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ChecklistAuthor

Manuscript Submission Checklist

Ensure you have everything ready before submitting.

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Version 1.0Owner: Muneer M. AlshaterUpdated: Feb 11, 2026
ChecklistAuthor

Author Guidelines Checklist

A comprehensive checklist to ensure your manuscript meets journal standards

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026
FAQAuthor, Librarian

Open Access FAQ

Common questions about open access publishing answered

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026
ToolkitAuthor, Student

Citation Management Toolkit

Tools and tips for managing your references effectively

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026
GuideAuthor

Journal Selection Guide

How to choose the right journal for your research

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026
ChecklistAuthor, Student

Manuscript Formatting Checklist

Ensure your manuscript meets standard formatting requirements

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026
TemplateAuthor

Cover Letter Template

Template for writing effective cover letters to journal editors

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026
TemplateAuthor

Response to Reviewers Template

How to effectively respond to peer reviewer comments

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026
GuideAuthor, Student

Academic Writing Style Guide

Best practices for clear and effective academic writing

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Author Guidelines & Submission

  • Instructions for AuthorsFormatting, structure, and citation styles.
  • Submission ProcessStep-by-step submission explanation.
  • Special IssuesGuidance for themed submission calls.

Legal & Licensing

  • Author Publishing Agreement (APA)PDF
  • Open Access LicensesPDF

Practical Author Tools

Contains Templates, Cover Letters, Checklists


1. Becoming a Reviewer

Understanding the role, expectations, and how to register your expertise.

Register / Update Profile ->

2. Ethics & Conduct

Confidentiality, COI management, and handling suspected misconduct.

View Ethics Policy ->

3. How to Review

Structured guides and templates for assessing rigor, clarity, and ethics.

Contact Us for Templates ->

4. Recognition

Certificates, Board invitations, and conference discounts.

Perks Available

C. For Editors & Guest Editors

View Full Editor Resource Guide (PDF)

1. Editorial Governance

Frameworks and Independence Statements.

Read Framework

2. Agreements & Roles

EiC, Associate Editor, Board Member, Guest Editor contracts.

Contact Editorial Office ->

3. Training & Workflows

Manuals, Special Issue Guides, Decision Templates.

Contact Editorial Office ->

D. Need Help?