Author guidelines
This page explains how to prepare and submit a manuscript to any of the six EP journals. The requirements are the same across the group; each journal differs only in scope.
What can I submit?
The journals consider five manuscript types: original research, review articles, short communications, case studies, and letters. Submit work that is original, not under consideration elsewhere, and within the scope of the journal you choose. If you are unsure which journal fits, see which journal fits your work.
How do I prepare the manuscript?
Submit the manuscript as a single editable text file (for example .docx or .rtf), not a PDF, so it can be typeset after acceptance. A typical research manuscript is ordered as follows.
- Title and abstract
- A clear title, a structured or unstructured abstract that states the aim, method, and main finding, and three to six keywords.
- Main text
- Introduction, methods, results, and discussion for research articles; a logical section structure for other types. Number sections and pages.
- Figures and tables
- Numbered, captioned, and cited in the text. Supply figures at a resolution that stays legible in print.
- References
- Use one recognised citation style (for example APA or Vancouver) and apply it consistently throughout. Include a DOI for each reference where one exists.
- Declarations
- State funding, conflicts of interest, data availability, and any use of generative AI tools. These are covered on the policies and governance page.
How do I keep the file anonymous?
Review is double-blind, so the main manuscript file must not identify the authors. Remove names, affiliations, acknowledgements, and funding details from the manuscript, and put them on a separate title page. Refer to your own earlier work in the third person, and check the file's document properties for hidden author metadata.
How do I submit?
Submission takes place on the main website. There is no submission fee.
Go to the submission portal https://www.ep-journals.org/submit
What happens after I submit?
At least two independent reviewers assess the manuscript under double-blind review. A first decision is typically returned within one to two weeks. You then receive a defined decision — accept, revise, or decline — together with the reviewers' comments. The full process is set out in the peer-review policy.
What happens on acceptance?
On acceptance, a flat article processing charge of USD 30 applies per article; there is no charge to submit. The article is published open access, free for anyone to read, under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (CC BY 4.0), so you keep the copyright. Every accepted article receives a Crossref Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and is discoverable through Crossref and Google Scholar. Charges and licensing are set out on the policies page.