Submitting a manuscript to a Springer journal || Paper Submission via Editorial Manager || Hindi

Springer journals submissions via Editorial Manager follow a repeatable workflow: prepare the manuscript package (manuscript file, cover letter, and any required declarations), create or link an Editorial Manager account, upload files through the journal’s submission portal, complete mandatory metadata (abstract, keywords, author details, declarations), then generate a PDF proof for final checking before approving submission.

The process starts before any website clicks. The submission package should be ready in advance: the manuscript itself, a cover letter addressed to the editor (including the article title, journal name, a brief statement of contribution, conflict-of-interest confirmation, confirmation that the work hasn’t been submitted elsewhere, and acknowledgements of any preprint version if applicable). The transcript also stresses that many journals require specific declarations—especially around conflicts of interest and whether the manuscript is under consideration elsewhere.

Account creation is the first operational hurdle for first-time authors. Editorial Manager uses Springer’s platform integration, and the workflow can be initiated through an ORCID-based registration option. Using ORCID is positioned as beneficial because publication metadata can flow into ORCID automatically after online publication, and reviewer credit can also be integrated. For first-time users, the account setup includes entering mandatory fields such as name, email, password, mobile number, and work address, plus selecting whether the user is available to review. The interface also supports adding multiple contact emails (separated by semicolons), and it provides recovery options like “forgot login credentials.”

Once logged in, the author selects “New Submission” and chooses the appropriate article type (the transcript uses “Regular Contribution” as the example). The system offers an optional step to link the ORCID record, then prompts for uploading files. The upload step distinguishes between the main manuscript file and additional items such as cover letter and supplementary or declaration files. The transcript highlights a key blind-review nuance: if the journal uses single-blind review, author identity must be handled correctly—typically by removing author names from the manuscript file and using a separate title page when required.

After file upload, the submission form requests structured information. Authors select the submission reason/region, confirm whether the manuscript has been previously submitted to the journal (and whether changes are being made), and complete research integrity and transparency items. The transcript specifically calls out selections related to data availability and data sharing statements (e.g., whether data will be available on reasonable request, and whether standard repositories apply). It also includes an “additional comments” field for the editorial team.

The final steps focus on correctness. Authors review the generated submission PDF (“Build PDF for Approval”), then use “View Submission” to verify that all metadata and files are correct. Only after cross-checking should “Approve Submission” be clicked, which completes the submission. The overall takeaway is that successful Springer submissions depend less on one-time uploading and more on careful completion of mandatory declarations, metadata accuracy, and proof-based verification before approval.