1. Submission Checklist (Common Requirements)

Before you click "Submit," journals usually require you to confirm the following (often called a Submission Preparation Checklist):

• Originality: "The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration."

• Format: "The submission file is in Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX) format."

• Anonymity (Double-Blind Peer Review): "All author identification has been removed from the main manuscript file to ensure a blind review process."

• Ethical Compliance: "The study adheres to ethical standards, and informed consent was obtained where applicable."

2. Key Documents to Prepare

Most systems require you to upload separate files to keep the review process fair:

Document Title

Purpose

Title Page

Includes full title, all author names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs.

Anonymized Manuscript

The main paper (Abstract, Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion) without author names.

Cover Letter

A letter to the Editor explaining why your paper is a good fit for the journal.

Declarations

Statements regarding Funding, Conflicts of Interest, and Data Availability.

3. The Online Submission Process (Step-by-Step)

If you are describing the process or following it, these are the typical stages:

1. Account Registration: "Create an account or log in using your ORCID credentials."

2. Manuscript Details: "Enter the Article Title, Abstract (usually 150–250 words), and Keywords (3–6 terms)."

3. Author Information: "Add co-authors and designate the Corresponding Author (the person who will handle communication with the editor)."

4. File Upload: "Upload the manuscript, tables, and figures. Ensure figures are in high resolution (e.g., 300 DPI)."

5. Reviewer Suggestions: "Provide names and institutional emails of 3–5 Potential Reviewers (experts in strategy/business who do not have a conflict of interest with you)."

6. Confirmation: "View the generated PDF proof of your submission and click 'Approve' to finalize."

4. Useful Phrases for Your Cover Letter

When submitting, you may need to write a brief Cover Letter. Here are some professional phrases:

• "We are pleased to submit our manuscript entitled [Title] for consideration for publication in [Journal Name]."

• "This paper explores the strategic link between [Variable A] and [Variable B] in the context of [Industry/Market]."

• "We believe this research falls within the scope of your journal, specifically your interest in [Specific Scope Area]."

• "There are no conflicts of interest to declare."