For Authors
Submission Guidelines
Please review the author guidelines for manuscript preparation, then use the checklist below to complete your submission.
Submission Checklist
- Cover letter (see below)
- Anonymised main manuscript (Word or LaTeX/PDF) for double-blind review
- Title page with all author details, affiliations, ORCIDs, and corresponding author
- Figures at print resolution, individually or embedded per the author guidelines
- Tables in editable format
- Supplementary materials, if any
- Ethics approvals and consent statements, where applicable
- Data availability statement
- Conflict-of-interest and funding declarations
- AI-use disclosure, if applicable
Cover Letter
Include a short cover letter (≤1 page) stating:
- Journal and article type being submitted to
- A 2–4 sentence summary of the study and its significance
- Why the work fits the journal's scope
- Confirmation the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
- Any suggested or non-preferred reviewers, with brief justification
- Corresponding author contact details
How to Submit
- Prepare the files listed in the checklist above.
- Go to the submit page.
- Send your files to editorialoffice@aperturepapers.com using the on-page template.
- You will receive an acknowledgement with a submission ID within two business days.
After Submission
- Editorial screen — scope, ethics, and quality within seven days.
- External review — double-blind, at least two independent reviewers.
- Decision — accept, minor/major revisions, or reject with reasons.
- Production — copy-editing, proofs, and CC BY 4.0 publication.
[Placeholder] A submission-portal link will replace the email workflow once the online manuscript system is enabled.
Questions?
Contact the editorial office at editorialoffice@aperturepapers.com.