Submission Process (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Initiate Submission:

    • Click on the "Make a Submission" tab on the Pak J Pathol website (.

2. Review the Checklist:

    • Carefully read the submission checklist and ensure all requirements are met before proceeding.

3. Register/Login:

    • If you are a new user, click "Register" to create an account.
    • If already registered, click "Login" to proceed.

4. Complete Registration (For New Users):

    • Fill in the required details on the registration page.
    • Pak J Pathol encourages authors to register as reviewers by selecting "Yes, request the reviewer role" at the bottom.
    • Click "Register" to complete the process.

5. Start a New Submission:

    • After logging in, click "Make a New Submission" to begin.

6. Navigate Submission Tabs:

    • A new page will open with five tabs at the top:
      1. Start
      2. Upload Submission
      3. Enter Metadata
      4. Confirmation
      5. Next Steps
    • You will begin in the "Start" tab.

7. Complete Submission Requirements:

    • Select the appropriate section from the dropdown menu.
    • Confirm all submission requirements by checking the corresponding boxes.
    • In the "Comments for the Editor" section (optional), you may provide any relevant remarks.
    • Click "Save and Continue" to proceed.

8. Upload Files:

    • In the "Upload Submission" tab, use the dialogue box to upload all required files one by one:
      • Manuscript
      • Title page
      • ERC/IRB approval letter
      • Undertaking form
      • Processing fee proof
    • Click "Save and Continue" once all files are uploaded.

9. Enter Metadata:

    • In the "Enter Metadata" tab, provide the following details:
      • Title: Enter the full title of the article.
      • Subtitle: Enter a running/short title (optional).
      • Abstract: Copy and paste the abstract into the provided field.
    • For multiple authors, click "Add Contributor" to enter each author’s details, including affiliation and role.
    • Designate the corresponding author by selecting "Principal contact for editorial correspondence".
    • Complete the Languages, Subjects, Discipline, and Keywords fields:
      • Each keyword must be added separately rather than copied and pasted as a group.
    • Click "Save and Continue" to move forward.

10. Confirm Submission:

    • In the "Confirmation" tab, review all details and click "Finish Submission".
    • A confirmation message will appear, indicating successful submission.

11. Track Submission Status:

    • You can monitor the progress of your article at any time by logging into your account.