Submit your article

On submission

When you submit your manuscript to a Royal Society of Chemistry journal, please provide the following.

• Article text as a Word, PDF or LaTeX file (if you use LaTeX, please also include a PDF version); submissions to Chemical Communications and Catalysis Science & Technology must use our Communication template, for other journals this is optional
• Numbered figures either included within or at the end of the text; for specifications see information below
• A cover letter, including a statement of the importance of the work
• A list of preferred reviewers; these should be entered in the manuscript submission system
• Any electronic supplementary information (ESI)
• Any CCDC numbers, as well as CheckCIF files for each crystal structure; see the experimental data section for more information

Please consult individual journal guidelines for details of any additional required files

You may also provide a table of contents entry at this stage, although this can wait until you send your revised manuscript. This should include a graphic (maximum size 8 cm x 4 cm) and one sentence of text (maximum 250 characters) highlighting the novelty of the work.

The submission system allows for up to five files to be uploaded at once. Alternatively a ZIP file containing up to 20 files can be uploaded. All files relating to a single manuscript should be uploaded simultaneously during one transaction.

Figures & graphics

• Colour figures may be used free of charge both online and in print (we use CMYK colour model).
• Figures should be supplied as TIFF files, with a resolution of 600 dpi or greater. You can supply EPS files instead, but we will need to convert these to TIFF files in the final article.
• Files should fit within either single column (8.3 cm) or double column (17.1 cm) width, and must be no longer than 23.3 cm.
• Schemes and structures should be drawn to make best use of single and double column widths.
• Figures including logos, trademarks or brands names (for example Lego® or Rubik’s Cube®) should not be used. You must obtain permission to use any figure or graphic belonging to someone else; see our guidance on using third party material in Royal Society of Chemistry publications.

Registering a new account FAQ

New users will need to set up an account on the system before starting. To do this go to the ScholarOne homepage and click on 'Register here' under 'New User?' to the right of the page. It  takes only a few minutes to complete the form; once done you will be able to access your account immediately.

I am trying to register my account and am getting a 'Marketing Flag' error. What do I do?

A Marketing Flag error occurs when you have not completed a required field. You are required to respond to the question that reads 'Do you wish to receive emails from the Royal Society of Chemistry about its related activities, products and services?', which can be found in the 'User ID & Password' section of the form, underneath the area where you can add keywords. Please select 'Yes' or 'No' from the dropdown menu.

I’ve forgotten my password, or need to change it, how can I do this?

If you have forgotten your password, go to the journal homepage and click the ‘Submit your article’ link. From this page, select ‘Reset Password’. Your login details will be sent to you.

If you do not receive an email containing your login details, or your email address has changed, please contact the specific journal office.

What is your policy on data protection?

The Royal Society of Chemistry will use the information you supply for the provision and administration of its activities, products and services. It will treat the information you supply in the strictest confidence. There is more information on our Privacy & cookies page.

If you are still having trouble please contact our manuscript support team.