Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of articles does EJSS publish?

EJSS publishes Research Articles only. Review articles, short communications, case reports and other article types are not considered.

2. How do I submit a manuscript?

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. Manuscripts sent by e-mail are not considered. Before submitting, please read the Instructions for Authors and prepare your files using the journal templates.

3. Which files should be uploaded during submission?

• Cover Letter, prepared using the EJSS Cover Letter template,
• Title Page, prepared using the EJSS Title Page template. It contains author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, author contributions, funding, competing interests and the declaration on the use of artificial intelligence,
• Anonymised Manuscript, prepared using the EJSS Manuscript Template, with all names, affiliations, acknowledgements and other identifying information removed,
• Figures as separate high-resolution files, where applicable,
• Supplementary material, where applicable.

4. Does the journal charge any fees?

No. EJSS does not charge submission fees, article processing charges (APCs), page charges or any other fees. All articles are freely available to readers. See Publication Charges.

5. Is an ORCID iD required?

Yes. An ORCID iD is required for all authors. It must be entered as a full link in the format https://orcid.org/0000-0000-0000-0000. Authors are responsible for ensuring that each ORCID iD belongs to the correct person.

6. May I use artificial intelligence tools when preparing my manuscript?

Artificial intelligence tools may be used only for language editing and for translating text written by the authors. Such use must be declared in the Title Page. Artificial intelligence must not be used to generate, alter or enhance data, results, figures or images. Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors. See Publication Ethics and Research Integrity.

7. What similarity index is acceptable?

All submissions are checked with similarity-detection software. The overall similarity index is normally expected to be below 15%, excluding references. Editors also assess the source and nature of any overlap, so a low score does not guarantee acceptance.

8. How long does the review process take?

The expected time for each stage of the process is given on the Peer Review Process page.

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

Log in to the submission system and go to My Home. The status may not change while editorial checks or peer review are in progress. Please contact the Editorial Office only if the time given on the Peer Review Process page has passed without an update.

10. How should a revised manuscript be submitted?

Upload the revision through the submission system by the given deadline. Include:

• a clean version of the revised manuscript,
• a version with all changes highlighted or tracked,
• a point-by-point response to the reviewers and editors, giving the relevant page and line numbers.

11. How can an incorrectly spelled author name be corrected?

Spelling errors in names may be corrected by the corresponding author during revision or at the proof stage. A correction to the spelling of a name is different from a change in authorship. Requests to add, remove or reorder authors require a detailed justification and the written consent of all authors, and must be approved by the editors. Such changes are normally not accepted after acceptance.

12. Can changes be made at the proof stage?

Only minor typographical, formatting or factual corrections are allowed. Proofs cannot be used for substantial changes, new data, extensive rewriting or changes in authorship. Before approving the proofs, please check author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, tables, figures, equations, references and the DOI.

13. What happens after my manuscript is accepted?

The corresponding author signs the Licence to Publish Agreement on behalf of all authors. The manuscript is then copy-edited and typeset, and the proofs are sent to the corresponding author for approval. After approval, the article is assigned a DOI and published in the next available issue. EJSS publishes four issues a year, in January, April, July and October.

14. Who owns the copyright of my article?

The authors retain copyright. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). See Open Access, Copyright and Licensing Policy.

15. How can an error in a published article be corrected?

Contact the Editorial Office, giving the article DOI and a description of the error. Errors that affect the content are corrected by a Correction notice that is linked to the original article. See Publication Ethics and Research Integrity.

16. How can I update my account information?

Log in to the submission system and open your profile. Make sure your full name, affiliation, e-mail address and ORCID iD are complete and up to date. If you cannot change something, please contact the Editorial Office.

17. Whom should I contact for assistance?

Questions about submission, manuscript preparation or editorial procedures should be sent to the Editorial Office:

• editorial.office@fesss.org
• eurasianjournalofsoilscience@gmail.com