- The editors accept original contributions in English language. By submission of a manuscript an author certifies that the work is original and is not being considered simultaneously by another publisher.
- Manuscripts should normally be between 6000-8000 words. All manuscripts will be peer reviewed and only those receiving favourable recommendation will be accepted for publication.
- Manuscripts should be written in British English.
- References: please follow Chicago Manual Style, 17th edition, author-date system: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-2.html. Authors are supposed to follow the reference guide.
- Authors may submit their paper in any scholarly format or layout, however, they should follow the structure in a sample available on the website.
- Authors are supposed to anonymise a manuscript. Authornames and funding information should be removed and can be re-added later in the peer review process.
- RSC employs a double-blind peer review system.
- Reviewer selection is critical to the publication process, and we base our choice on many factors, including expertise, reputation, specific recommendations and our own previous experience of a reviewer’s characteristics. We select referees who are quick, careful and provide reasoning for their views.
- All manuscripts should be submitted to the journal via Editorial Manager.
Instructions for Authors
Here you will find the basic instructions for authors and guidelines for submitting contributions to the RSC journal. For detailed requirements regarding format, citation, and the review process, please see the detailed guidelines provided below.