What checks should I complete prior to sending an article to typesetting?
Before sending the accepted submission to the production team for typesetting, the editor should consider a list of checks to ensure that the file is complete and accurate. If the editor is unsure of the information then the author will need to be contacted – the below checklist is an example of possible checks that may be relevant, however, these will vary by journal.
Note that any updates to the metadata (title, abstract, authors, collection, keywords etc) require the ‘Save’ button to be clicked. Found at the bottom of the metadata page.
The final version of the file(s) must be uploaded to the journal system prior to sending the article for typesetting.
Is the title in the uploaded file correct and the same as in the journal system? The title in the file should take precedence. |
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| Is the metadata in the submission system (author data, abstract, keywords etc) complete and correct? | |
| Has the main text been checked for obvious editorial errors, including typos? | |
| Is a Data Accessibility statement present, prior to the reference list? [if applicable] | |
| Is an Ethics and Consent statement present, if applicable? [if applicable] | |
| Is an Acknowledgements section present? (optional) | |
| Is a Funding Information statement present, prior to the references? (optional) | |
Is a Competing Interests statement present? If any of the authors are part of the editorial team, reference to this must be noted along with detail on how editorial independence was maintained (e.g. the name of the guest editor)? |
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| Is a Authors' Contributions statement present? | |
| Are references present and in good order? | |
| If intended for a collection, has it been assigned correctly in the Publication > Issue tab of the system? |