title: Avoiding common problems during online submission of manuscripts.
abstract: Online submission of manuscripts is normally fast, relatively easy, and timely. However, failure to follow journal instructions, omitting required aspects of manuscripts, and other problems can delay or stop the submission and peer-review process. This article discusses common problems encountered during online submission and advises authors on how to avoid those problems and maximize the efficiency of the online submission process.
authors.affiliation: American College of Chest Physicians, 3300 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA. swelch@chestnet.org
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Welch
mesh_terms: D004526:Efficiency; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D009862:Online Systems; D017712:Peer Review, Research; D010506:Periodicals as Topic / Q000639:trends*; D011642:Publications / Q000639:trends*