How to register and submit journals

Summary

This tutorial walks viewers through the process of submitting an article to an online journal, using the example of Universitas PGRI Palembang's e-journal system. The guide covers everything from registering on the journal website, uploading the article, entering submission details like title and abstract, to tracking the submission status. It emphasizes the importance of following journal submission templates and provides clear steps for each phase of the process, ensuring a smooth submission experience for new authors. The tutorial concludes with advice to save submission proof and track journal responses.

Takeaways

• 😀 Registration is required before submitting to an online journal. Ensure all mandatory fields are filled.
• 😀 The website for submitting to the Universitas PGRI Palembang journal can be accessed via Google Chrome.
• 😀 After registering, log in to the journal portal to start the submission process.
• 😀 The submission process consists of five main steps, including uploading the article, entering author details, and providing an abstract.
• 😀 Make sure your article adheres to the journal’s template before submission to avoid errors.
• 😀 Step 1 of submission involves filling out submission details such as title, keywords, and comments for the journal editors.
• 😀 Step 2 is to upload the article file. Ensure the file is in the correct format, typically .docx or .pdf.
• 😀 In Step 3, enter the author’s name and abstract, ensuring all required fields are completed.
• 😀 Step 4 involves uploading any additional files, which are sometimes requested by the journal.
• 😀 Step 5 is the final confirmation step where you review the submission and finalize it by clicking 'Finish Submission.'
• 😀 After submission, check the submission status on the home page. The status will initially show as 'Waiting' until the journal editors review your article.

Q & A

What is the first step in submitting an article to the journal?

The first step is to access the journal's website, specifically the e-journal page of Universitas PGRI Palembang, and choose the journal you want to submit to.

Why is it important to register before submitting an article?

Registration is required to create an account, enabling you to log in and submit your article to the journal. Without registration, you cannot access the submission features.

What information is needed for registration?

You need to provide a username, password, first name, last name, email address, gender, country (e.g., Indonesia), and optionally, an Orchid ID (if available).

How can you check if your registration was successful?

After completing the registration form and submitting it, you will be informed that your registration was successful, and you can proceed with logging in.

What happens after you log in to the journal's website?

Once logged in, you will be directed to the home page, where you can start a new submission or check the status of previous submissions.

What should you do before submitting your article?

Before submitting, it is recommended to review the journal's template to ensure your article matches the required format. This will help avoid submission issues.

What is the first step in the submission process after logging in?

After logging in, click 'New Submission' to begin the submission process. This will guide you through a series of steps to upload your article.

How many steps are involved in the submission process?

There are five main steps in the submission process: Statement of Submission, Uploading the Article, Entry Metadata, Uploading Supplementary Files, and Confirmation.

What is required in the 'Entry Metadata' step?

In the Entry Metadata step, you need to provide information such as the article's title, abstract, and references, all of which are mandatory fields.

What happens after the submission is complete?

Once the submission is complete, you can check its status on the home page. The status will be 'Waiting' while the journal administrators review your submission.