Step-by-step guide for Manuscript Submission Process:
- Create and Log in your Account:
- Visit the official website of Orchid Insights: A Multidisciplinary Journal of Orchid College and navigate to the submission page.
- Click on the “Create an Account” or “Register” button to create/registrar your account.
- Fill in the required information, including your name, email address, and affiliation.
- Choose a username and password for your account.
- Once your account is created, log in using your username and password.
- Prepare Your Manuscript:
- Review the submission guidelines provided by the journal.Â
- Format your manuscript according to the journal’s guidelines. Ensure your manuscript adheres to the specified format, language requirements, and ethical standards.
- Remove any identifying information from the document to prepare it for blind review.
- Include all necessary sections such as title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, figures, and tables.
- Upload Your Manuscript:
- Use the submission system to upload your manuscript file.
- Select the appropriate submission category (e.g., Research Article, Review Article, etc.).
- Upload your manuscript file in a compatible format (e.g., .doc, .docx, .pdf).
- Fill out any required metadata fields such as title, author names, affiliations, abstract, keywords, and funding information
- Attach any supplementary files, such as figures, tables, or data sets, if applicable.
- Confirm Submission:
- Review the details of your submission to ensure that all information is correct.Â
- Confirm that you agree to the journal’s terms and conditions, including copyright policies.
- Make any necessary corrections or additions before finalizing your submission.
- Click on the “Submit” or “Finish Submission” button to submit your manuscript.
- You may receive a confirmation email once your submission is successfully received by the journal.
- Track Your Submission:
- After submission, you may be able to track the progress of your manuscript through the submission system.
- Check for any updates, reviewer comments, or requests for revisions.
- If your manuscript requires revisions, make the necessary changes and resubmit it through the submission system.
- Follow the journal’s guidelines for resubmission and revision.
- Await Review:
- Once your manuscript is submitted, it will undergo the peer-review process.
- You will be notified of the editorial decision (acceptance, rejection, or revision) through the submission system or email.Â
- If revisions are requested, carefully address the reviewers’ comments and make necessary revisions to your manuscript.
- Publication Process:
- Upon acceptance, your manuscript will be prepared for publication in the upcoming issue of Orchid Insights.
- The manuscript will undergo a final check for plagiarism, formatting and style before being published in the journal.Â
- You may receive further instructions from the editorial team regarding proofs, copyright forms, and other publication details.
- Your article will be published online and may also appear in print, depending on the journal’s publication practices.
- Publication Ethics:
- Authors are expected to adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics, including avoiding plagiarism and declaring any conflicts of interest.
- The journal reserves the right to reject or retract any manuscript that violates these ethical standards.
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Orchid Insights: A Multidisciplinary Journal of Orchid College