Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can an author’s incorrectly spelled name be corrected?

Authors should carefully check all names before submission. A spelling or typographical error in an author’s name may be corrected by the corresponding author during revision or proof correction.

A correction to the spelling of a name is different from a change in authorship. Requests to add, remove or reorder authors must be submitted to the Editorial Office with a detailed justification and the written consent of all authors. Such requests are subject to editorial approval and are not normally accepted after the manuscript has been accepted.

2. How do I submit a manuscript?

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions sent directly to the Editorial Office by email are not considered unless specifically requested by the Editor-in-Chief.

Before submission, authors should consult the Instructions for Authors and prepare the required files using the journal templates.

3. Which files should be uploaded during submission?

Authors should normally upload:

• A completed cover letter;
• A separate title page containing author and affiliation information;
• An anonymised main manuscript;
• Figures as separate high-resolution files, where applicable;
• Supplementary material, where applicable; and
• Any additional documents requested by the Editorial Office.

Authors must remove names, affiliations, acknowledgements and other identifying information from the anonymised manuscript.

4. How can I edit my account information?

Log in to the journal’s online submission system and visit My Home or the relevant profile section. Authors should ensure that their full name, institutional affiliation, email address and ORCID iD are complete and up to date.

If information cannot be changed through the user account, please contact the Editorial Office.

5. Does the journal charge submission, processing or publication fees?

No. The Eurasian Journal of Soil Science does not charge submission fees, article processing charges (APCs), publication fees or access fees. All published articles are freely available to readers.

6. Is an ORCID iD required?

Authors are strongly encouraged to provide a valid ORCID iD. The ORCID iD should be entered as a complete HTTPS link:

https://orcid.org/0000-0000-0000-0000

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the ORCID iD entered during submission belongs to the correct author.

7. Does the journal accept review articles?

EJSS primarily considers original research articles. Review articles are considered only upon invitation by, or with prior approval from, the Editor-in-Chief.

8. How can I check the status of my manuscript?

Authors can monitor the status of their manuscript by logging in to the online submission system and visiting My Home. Manuscript status information displayed in the system may remain unchanged while editorial checks or peer review are in progress.

Authors should contact the Editorial Office only when the manuscript has remained beyond the journal’s normal processing period without an update.

9. How should revisions be submitted?

Revised manuscripts must be uploaded through the online submission system within the specified deadline. Authors should submit:

• A clean version of the revised manuscript;
• A version showing all changes, when requested; and
• A point-by-point response to the reviewers and editors.

The response document should explain how each comment was addressed and indicate the relevant page and line numbers.

10. Can changes be made at the proof stage?

Only minor typographical, formatting or factual corrections should be made at the proof stage. Proofs should not be used to introduce substantial changes, new data, extensive rewriting or changes in authorship.

Authors are responsible for checking author names, affiliations, tables, figures, equations, references and DOI information carefully before approving the proof.

11. Who should be contacted for technical or editorial assistance?

Questions concerning submission, manuscript preparation or editorial procedures may be sent to:

Eurasian Journal of Soil Science – Editorial Office
Emails: editorial.office@fesss.org  and  eurasianjournalofsoilscience@gmail.com