Q: What should I include in a journal submission package?

Typical components of a standard submission are:

• Manuscript:Formatted according to the guidelines of the journal and structured (IMRAD or otherwise).
• Cover letter:Complete with details of novelty, relevance, and fit for the journal.
• Title page:Author affiliation(s), ORCID iDs, and corresponding author contact.
• Structured abstract and keywords
• Figures and Tables:With captions, legends, and sources for high-quality resolution.
• Ethics documentation:Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, documentation of informed consent, and animal ethics statements.
• Declarations:Conflict of Interest (COI) statement, source of funding statement, and data availability statement.
• Supplementary files:Raw datasets, questionnaires, CONSORT checklists, etc.
• Blinded manuscript:Required for double-blind peer review.