Frequently Asked Questions

Scientific Literature is a scholarly publishing and research discovery platform bringing together journals, published articles, Special Issues, author resources, editorial information, and publishing policies.

Use the Journals and Subjects sections to browse by discipline. Review the journal's aims and scope, recent articles, article types, and author guidelines before submitting.

You can browse latest articles, individual journal pages, subject areas, archives, and Special Issues. Where site search is available, use article titles, author names, keywords, or DOI information.

Select the appropriate journal, review its author guidelines, prepare the required files and declarations, and use the Submit Manuscript link to begin submission.

Typically you should prepare the manuscript, title, abstract, keywords, author details and affiliations, corresponding-author information, declarations, figures/tables, supplementary material where applicable, and any information required by the selected journal.

No. Submission begins editorial assessment. Publication depends on the journal's evaluation process, suitability for scope, compliance with requirements, peer review where applicable, revisions, and final editorial decision.

Review time varies according to subject area, reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, revisions, and editorial requirements. Any displayed timeline should be treated as an estimate rather than a guarantee.

If the selected journal permits reviewer suggestions, authors may provide qualified, independent candidates. The editorial team is not required to use suggested reviewers.

Charges, where applicable, should be stated by the relevant journal or communicated through the publication process. Authors should review current journal information before submission or acceptance.

Contact the journal with the article details and a clear explanation. Material errors may be assessed under the Correction and Retraction Policies.

Submit a factual, specific complaint with relevant identifiers and supporting information. Complaints are reviewed under the Scientific Literature Complaints Policy.

A Special Issue is a focused collection of articles around a defined research theme, often coordinated with subject experts or Guest Editors under the journal's editorial framework.

Qualified researchers may submit a proposal describing the topic, scope, relevance, expected article themes, proposed timeline, and Guest Editor credentials. Proposals are subject to editorial assessment.

Use the relevant editorial or reviewer application page and provide your academic affiliation, expertise, publication background, and other requested professional information.