User Guide

1. Accessing the System

Authors can access the e Manuscript Manager (eMM) login interface through the following methods:

  • Via Journal Website: All journals provide a direct submission link on their official websites, typically under the “For Authors” section as “Submit Your Paper.”
  • Via eMM Website: Authors may also visit the eMM platform at https://emanuscriptmanager.com and search for the respective journal to access its submission page.

 Both methods redirect users to the secure login interface of the eMM system.

2. Login Interface

On the eMM login page, users are required to fill in the following fields:

  • Email: Enter your registered email address.
  • Password: Enter your password. You may use the eye icon to toggle password visibility.
  • Role: Select your role from the dropdown menu (Author, Reviewer, Editor, or Publisher), based on your system role.

 After entering the required information, click the Login button to proceed.

3. Account Creation (New Users)

To create a new account, click Register (available at the bottom left of the login box or at the top right of the page).

You will be redirected to a multi-section registration form that includes the following:

  • Login Details: Set your email and password for system access.
  • Personal Attributes: Provide your name, contact number, and other relevant personal details.
  • Institutional Information: Enter information related to your organization, department, and official affiliation.
  • Areas of Expertise: Select relevant subject areas using the Personal Classifications tool.
  • Supplementary Details: Includes options such as unavailable dates and reviewer preferences.

Some fields include an Info Icon for guidance—click where available for clarification. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

After completing the form, click Submit. A verification email will be sent to your registered email address. Click the link in the email to activate your eMM account.

4. Password Recovery

If you forget your password, follow the steps below to securely reset it:

  • Click on “Forgot Password” on the eMM login page.
  • Enter your registered email address. 
  • If an account exists with that email, you will receive a Password Reset Link from emm@emanuscriptmanager.com.

Note: If you don’t receive the email within 10 minutes, please check your spam or junk folder. For further assistance, contact support@logixsjournals.com.

  • After receiving the email, enter the Verification Code sent to your email to verify your identity. You may click Resend Code if necessary.
  • Once verified, enter and confirm your New Password.

The new password must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum of 10 characters
  • Must include letters and numbers
  • Must include uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Must contain at least one special character (e.g., @, #, $)
  • Must not match the username
  • Cannot be reused within the last 12 months

Security Note: Your account will be locked for 5 minutes after 5 failed login attempts within 5 minutes.

Once the password is successfully reset, you may log in using your new credentials.

5. Navigation Menu

The top navigation bar on the eMM login page provides quick access to key sections. Each option is described below:

  • Home: Returns the user to the main login page.
  • About: This section on eMM contains two parts—Aims & Scope and About the Journal—both of which redirect to the corresponding sections on the journal’s official website.
  • Guide for Authors: Redirects to the journal’s Guide for Authors section on its main website. This section typically contains detailed instructions for manuscript preparation and submission.
  • Editorial Policy: Redirects to the relevant section on the journal’s website, listing its editorial standards, peer review process, and publication policies.
  • User Guide: Provides on-page help documentation for navigating and using the eMM system.
  • Support Center: Offers contact information for technical assistance, including an official support email address for queries or issues.
  • Register: A direct link to initiate the account creation process for new users.

6. Author Resources

The bottom section of the eMM login page includes additional quick-access links for authors:

  • Journal Home: Redirects to the journal’s dedicated page on the publisher’s official website.
  • User Guide: Provides direct access to this instructional content for navigating and using the eMM system.
  • Guide for Authors: Another access point for viewing the journal’s submission guidelines.

7. Update Profile Information

  • Users can update their profile details by navigating to the “Update My Information” section.
  • You can update various sections of your profile, including Login Details, Personal Attributes, Institutional Information, Areas of Expertise, and Supplementary Details.
  • To update any section, click on the relevant option, make the necessary changes, and click the “Update” button to save your information.

8. Author Dashboard

 The Author Dashboard is the central workspace where users can manage all manuscript submissions. It becomes active immediately after login and evolves based on user activity.

8.1 Initial Dashboard View (Before Any Submission)

  • Displays a Submit New Manuscript button.
  • Authors can initiate their first submission by clicking this button.
  • Author Resources (e.g., Journal Home, User Guide, Guide for Authors) remain accessible.

8.2 Starting a New Submission

  • Clicking Submit New Manuscript begins the structured submission workflow.
  • The submission process consists of several sections based on journal requirements.
  • Authors must provide:
    • Metadata (e.g., title, abstract, keywords)
    • Required manuscript files
    • Additional information where applicable
  • Each step must be completed to move to the next.
  • Info Icons offer section-specific guidance.
  • Authors can choose Save & Exit at any time.
    • The submission is saved as a Draft and can be resumed later.

8.3 Post-Submission Actions

Once submitted:

  • A unique Manuscript ID is automatically assigned.
  • A confirmation email is sent to the user.
  • The submission moves to Submissions Under Initial Review.
  • The editorial workflow becomes active and continues until a final decision is reached.

8.4 Dashboard Layout After First Submission

Once a submission is made, the dashboard expands to include the following tabs:

  • Begin Submission – Start a new manuscript submission
  • New Submissions – Track all active submissions
  • Manuscript Revisions – View and manage submissions returned for revision
  • In Production – Access accepted manuscripts under production
  • Processed Submissions – View completed submissions with final decisions

Authors can log in at any time to monitor the progress and status of their manuscripts through these dedicated tabs.

9. Fast-Track Processing Service

The eMM system offers authors the option to request fast-track processing for eligible manuscripts. This expedited workflow is designed for submissions of urgent scientific relevance, high policy value, or time-sensitive findings.

  • Authors are advised to carefully review the journal’s Guidelines for Fast-Track Manuscripts before opting for this route.
  • To apply for fast-track consideration, authors must include a clear justification in the Cover Letter, explaining the reason for urgency or importance of the manuscript.
  • The final decision on whether a manuscript qualifies for fast-track processing rests with the Editor-in-Chief of the journal.

Manuscripts approved for fast-track processing are subject to an additional fee of 50% above the standard publication charges, reflecting the priority handling and accelerated turnaround time.

Note: Approval of a fast-track request is not guaranteed and remains at the sole discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.

10. Article Transfer Service (ATS)

The Article Transfer Service (ATS) allows authors to transfer their manuscript to another journal within the Logixs Journals platform if it is not accepted by the originally submitted journal. This optional service streamlines the process by redirecting the manuscript without requiring a fresh submission.

To initiate a transfer:

  • Ensure that the manuscript aligns with the Aims & Scope of the proposed journal.
  • Confirm that all co-authors consent to the transfer.
  • Select the desired journal from the dropdown menu when prompted.

Note: Publishing policies, Manuscript Submission Fees (MSF), and Article Processing Charges (APCs) may differ between journals. Applicable waivers or discounts are journal-specific and can be found on the publication charges page of the respective journal.

11. File Upload Process

Authors must upload all files related to their manuscript through the eMM system. The following guidelines apply:

  • The main manuscript must be uploaded in Microsoft Word format and must not contain any tracked changes or comments.
  • For revised submissions, upload:
    • A clean version titled “Revised Manuscript”
    • A tracked version titled “Revised Manuscript Tracked Version”
  • Once a file is uploaded, that file designation will no longer appear in the dropdown list until the file is deleted. To replace a file, Delete the existing one and upload the new version. Use the View button to check uploaded files.
  • It is mandatory to upload a License Agreement, signed by the corresponding author on behalf of all contributors. Use the file designation “License Agreement.”
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to upload a relevant Research Reporting Guideline checklist (e.g., STROBE, CONSORT, PRISMA) for research article submissions.
    • The appropriate checklist may be selected from the EQUATOR Network or generated via their online tool.
    • Upload the checklist using the designation “Research Compliance Document.”
  • Keep file names short and clearly identifiable.
  • Figures and plates must be of high quality and fully legible. Provide original figure creation files where applicable. For photographic images, submit files with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi and a width of at least 10 cm.

Only supported file types will be accepted. For details, refer to Section 12: Accepted File Formats.

Note: Large files may take more time to upload depending on your connection speed.

12. Accepted File Formats

The eMM system supports only specific file formats for submission. Authors must ensure each uploaded file adheres to the accepted formats outlined below. Files in unsupported formats will not be accepted by the system.

Accepted formats include:

  • Manuscript, Final: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
  • Cover Letter: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf)
  • Title Page: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
  • Rebuttal Letter: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf)
  • Revised Manuscript: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
  • Revised Manuscript (Tracked Version): Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
  • Graphical Abstract: Vector or Presentation files (.eps, .ai, .ppt, .cdr)
  • Highlights: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
  • Figures: Microsoft Word or Excel (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx), Image or Vector files (.eps, .ai, .tif, .tiff, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .cdr)
  • Tables: Microsoft Word or Excel (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx)
  • Supplementary File: Microsoft Word, Excel, or Data Text files (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .csv, .sav, .txt)
  • Permission Note: PDF or Image files (.pdf, .jpeg, .jpg, .png)
  • Research Compliance Document: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf)
  • Ethics Approval Letter: PDF or Image files (.pdf, .jpeg, .jpg, .png)
  • Data Set: Excel or Data files (.xls, .xlsx, .csv, .sav)
  • Statistical Output Files: PDF, Excel, or Statistical Output files (.pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .csv, .txt, .spv, .log, .rtf, .lst)
  • License Agreement: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf)

13. Final Review and Submission

In the final step of the submission process, authors are prompted to carefully review all information entered during manuscript submission.

  • Use the Edit button next to each section to make corrections or updates before submission.
  • Confirm that all required files have been uploaded and that the manuscript complies with the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines.
  • Submissions that are incomplete or do not meet these requirements may be returned for revision.

All critical details—including author names and affiliations, conflict of interest declarations, and funding information—are captured directly from the fields completed during submission. Authors must verify the accuracy of this information prior to clicking Submit.

Note: Once submitted, the manuscript enters the editorial workflow and cannot be edited without editor approval.