Introduction to EasyJournal

Welcome to the EasyJournal documentation for authors. This guide will help you navigate the academic publishing platform, from creating an account to submitting your research and tracking its progress through the publication workflow.

EasyJournal is a comprehensive academic publishing platform designed to streamline the submission, peer review, and publication process for scholarly articles across multiple disciplines. This documentation will guide you through all aspects of using the system as an author.

Account Setup

Before you can submit manuscripts to EasyJournal, you'll need to create an account and log in to the system.

Registration

To register for an EasyJournal account, follow these steps:

1 Navigate to the EasyJournal homepage and click "Register" in the top right corner.

Figure 1: EasyJournal Homepage

2 On the registration page, fill out all required information:

• Full Name (required)
• Email Address (required) - This will be used for login and notifications
• Password (required) - Must be at least 8 characters long
• Confirm Password (required)
• Institution/Organization (optional)
• Bio/Research Interests (optional) - Briefly describe your research background

Figure 2: Registration Form

3 Review and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy by checking the box.

By registering, you acknowledge that EasyJournal will collect and process your personal data to manage the journal submission and review process.

4 Click the "Register" button to create your account.

Tip:

Use your institutional email address if possible, as it helps editors validate your academic affiliation.

Login

Once you have registered, you can log in to EasyJournal using your credentials:

1 Click the "Login" button in the top right corner of any page.

2 Enter your email address and password in the login form.

Figure 3: Login Form

3 Optionally, check the "Remember Me" box to stay logged in on your device.

Note: Do not use "Remember Me" on shared or public computers.

4 Click "Sign In" to access your account.

Forgotten Password?

If you've forgotten your password, click on the "Forgot your password?" link below the login form. You'll receive password reset instructions via email.

Author Dashboard

After logging in, you'll be directed to your Author Dashboard. This is your central hub for managing all your article submissions and tracking their progress.

Figure 4: Author Dashboard

Dashboard Features

My Submissions

The "My Submissions" section displays all your article submissions and their current status. Each submission shows:

• Submission Title - The title of your manuscript
• Status Indicator - Visual progress through the publication workflow
• Category - The subject category of your submission
• Submission Date - When you submitted the article
• Last Updated - The date of the most recent change

Status Progress Bar

Each submission includes a visual progress bar that shows where your article is in the publication workflow:

1. Submitted - Your article has been submitted successfully
2. Under Review - Peer reviewers are evaluating your submission
3. Revisions - Changes required based on reviewer feedback
4. Revision Submitted - Your revised article is awaiting editor review
5. Accepted - Your article has been accepted for publication
6. Published - Your article is published and available to readers

The current stage is highlighted in blue, completed stages in green, and upcoming stages in gray.

Actions

For each submission, you have action buttons available depending on the current status:

• View Details - View complete submission information
• View Reviews - See reviewer comments (when available)
• Submit Revision - Upload a revised version (when requested)

Filters

You can filter your submissions by:

• Status - Filter by submission status (Submitted, Under Review, Revisions Requested, etc.)
• Category - Filter by subject category
• Sort By - Order submissions by date or status

New Submission

To create a new submission, click the "New Submission" button in the top right corner of the dashboard. This will take you to the submission form.