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Author resources

Prepare your manuscript for a smoother publishing process.

Use these general guidelines before submitting. Final requirements may vary depending on the publication type, discipline, and services requested.

Submission checklist

What to prepare before sending your manuscript

1

Complete Manuscript

Submit a readable document with all chapters, sections, tables, figures, references, and appendices needed for assessment.

2

Author Information

Provide the full names, affiliations, email addresses, and preferred author order for all contributors.

3

Publication Type

Identify whether the work is a book, journal article, poem, thesis-derived article, module, or another publication.

4

Project Specifications

State the desired size, binding, number of copies, color requirements, and target date when printing is needed.

5

Originality

Confirm that the work is original, properly cites sources, and does not violate another person’s copyright.

6

Permissions

Secure permission to reproduce copyrighted photographs, illustrations, tables, or extensive excerpts.

Editorial workflow

Peer review and publication process

See how submitted manuscripts are screened, evaluated, revised, approved, and prepared for publication.

Shirley Publishing House peer review process showing manuscript submission, screening and similarity checking, editorial assessment, external review, feedback, revision, final approval, and publication
1

Initial Screening

We check completeness, scope, readability, and service requirements.

2

Editorial Assessment

The manuscript is evaluated for structure, language, and publication readiness.

3

Review & Revision

Required revisions or review comments are communicated to the author.

4

Layout & Proof

Approved content is formatted, designed, and sent for final proofing.

5

Final Publication

Registration, production, printing, and repository listing are completed as applicable.

Publication ethics

  • All listed authors must have contributed meaningfully
  • Sources and borrowed ideas must be properly credited
  • Data must not be fabricated, falsified, or misleadingly presented
  • Conflicts of interest should be disclosed
  • Previously published work must be declared
  • Human or animal research must follow applicable ethical requirements

Formatting guidance

  • Use consistent headings and subheadings
  • Number tables and figures clearly
  • Use one citation style consistently
  • Provide editable tables and high-resolution images
  • Check names, dates, quotations, and references carefully
  • For thesis-derived articles, remove unnecessary front matter and focus the paper

Have your manuscript ready?

Send the basic publication details now. You may attach the manuscript when your email application opens.