Please note, these guidelines are relevant to all of our journals. Make sure that you check your chosen journal’s web pages for specific guidelines too.
On submission
When you submit your manuscript to a 欧美AV journal, please provide the following.
- Article text as a Word, PDF or LaTeX file (if you use LaTeX, please also include a PDF version); submissions to Chemical Communications must use our Communication template, for other journals this is optional
- Numbered figures are either included within or at the end of the text; for specifications see information on figures, graphics, images & cover artwork
- A cover letter, including a statement of the importance of the work
- A list of preferred reviewers; should be entered in the manuscript submission system
- Any Supplementary Information
- Any CCDC numbers, as well as CheckCIF files for each crystal structure; see the experimental data section for more information
Please consult individual journal guidelines for details of any additional required files or if the journal offers double-anonymised peer review
The submission system allows for up to five files to be uploaded at once. Alternatively, a ZIP file containing up to 20 files can be uploaded. All files relating to a single manuscript should be uploaded simultaneously during one transaction.
At revision
As well as your revised manuscript, you will be asked to provide a response to the referees, your figures as separate high-resolution files and a table of contents entry. Full details of what you should include will be sent to you by the editor when required.
Licence to publish
Corresponding authors are required to agree to a licence to publish after their article is accepted for publication. Alternatively, a downloadable PDF version is available, which can be completed and returned by email or post to the editorial office.