How do I submit to eLife?
To simplify the submission process, authors should submit their full manuscript as a single PDF. Limited additional information is collected via the submission screen questions to complete the submission. Authors will need to provide a cover letter.
Is eLife peer reviewed?
eLife reviews selected preprints in all areas of biology and medicine. eLife works to improve the process of peer review so that it more effectively conveys the assessment of expert reviewers to authors, readers and other interested parties.
What should be included in a manuscript submission?
Key points to include: Statement that your paper has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal. Brief description of the research you are reporting in your paper, why it is important, and why you think the readers of the journal would be interested in it.
How long does it take to hear back after manuscript submission?
On average, it takes six months from the time you submit your manuscript until you receive a concrete decision (across all academic fields). Even if your article is accepted, it then takes an average of another six months before it is published.
What is initial submission?
1)Initial submission actions are the actions that occur when a user first submits a record for approval. By default, an action to lock the record runs automatically on initial submission. Initial submission actions can include any approval actions such as email alerts, field updates, tasks, or outbound messages.
Where is eLife based?
United Kingdom
eLife is published by eLife Sciences Publications. It’s publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2012-2020.
What is a cover letter for manuscript submission?
The cover letter is a formal way to communicate with journal editors and editorial staff during the manuscript submission process. Most often, a cover letter is needed when authors initially submit their manuscript to a journal and when responding to reviewers during an invitation to revise and resubmit the manuscript.
How long does it take for journals to review submissions?
Typically the manuscript will be reviewed within 80 days. Should the reviewers’ reports contradict one another or a report is unduly delayed, a further expert opinion will be sought. If necessary, revised manuscripts may be returned to the initial reviewers, usually within 1 month.
How good is eLife Journal?
During the peer review process, eLife encourages the reviewers to discuss a manuscript and agree on a common recommendation. However, the acceptance rate of eLife was 15.4% in 2015, which is similar to the acceptance rates of Nature and Science – both below 10%.
How to submit a preprint manuscript to eLife?
Upload your manuscript to bioRxiv and select to submit to eLife, or submit to eLife directly, so long as you have posted a preprint. You should then ask to opt-in to Preprint Review in your cover letter, and include a link to your preprint on bioRxiv.
How can I submit my book to eLife?
Authors can submit to eLife directly, they can submit using the Overleaf or Authorea authorship tools, or they can transfer their files from bioRxiv or medRxiv if they have already posted a preprint. Authors working in LaTeX can download and use our template or open it directly in Overleaf.
What should the title of an eLife submission be?
For submissions in medicine, eLife recommends that titles include some indication of the study design (e.g., randomized trial, cohort study). This can take the form of a subtitle stating the study design, with a colon, or as continuous text as in the following examples:
What was the review process like for eLife?
Rejected (im.) Motivation: Reviewers reports were very constructive and highly supportive. It took us much effort to address all their (relevant) questions, and overall these novel results signifantly improved the manuscript. The review process was smooth (with regular updates from the editorial office) and constructive.
