How to Submit an Article: A Step-by-Step Guide for Authors

Submitting a manuscript to an Open Journal Systems journal is straightforward once the workflow is clear. This step-by-step guide walks first-time authors through every stage: creating an account, starting a new submission, confirming the submission checklist, uploading the manuscript and any supplementary files, and entering the metadata that makes work discoverable. We explain how to choose the right section, how to prepare an anonymised file for double-anonymous review, and what happens after you click submit. We close with practical advice for tracking a submission from the author dashboard, responding to editorial requests, and ensuring a smooth path to a first decision.