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

Complete Manuscript

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

Author Information

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

Publication Type

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

Project Specifications

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

Originality

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

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

Initial Screening

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

Editorial Assessment

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

Review & Revision

Required revisions or review comments are communicated to the author.

Layout & Proof

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

Final Publication

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

Publisher-wide standards

Publication ethics

Every Shirley Publishing House journal applies detailed policies covering research integrity, authorship, ethical oversight, confidential review, post-publication action, open access, fees, and responsible AI use.

Original work, accurate evidence, and transparent source attribution
Meaningful authorship credit and complete conflict disclosures
Appropriate ethics review, consent, and safeguards for participants and animals
Confidential, impartial peer review and fair complaints procedures
Transparent corrections, licensing, data access, fees, and refunds

Read the Complete Publication Ethics Policies

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.

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