Quick and Simple Author Support
Are you starting out in your plant science career, or looking for a simple breakdown of what to do before and after publishing your manuscript? Whether you are writing your first manuscript, or have specific questions, the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) and Oxford University Press (OUP) are here to help you! We publish The Plant Cell and we would be delighted to welcome you to our author community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before writing your manuscript
This is my first time publishing. Is there something I should be aware of?
- It is helpful to consider what is necessary to publish a good paper when designing your study.
- OUP has curated an Publishing Advice Hub, with resources on topics such as publishing best practices, peer review, rejection etc. Find out more.
Why should I choose The Plant Cell for submission of my work?
- The Plant Cell is a leader in plant science publishing for many reasons.
- The Plant Cell offers various manuscript formats; there is likely one that fits your work.
- Understand the Journal Impact Factor and why it is only one of numerous metrics that matter.
Before submitting your manuscript to The Plant Cell
Does my manuscript fit within the scope of The Plant Cell?
- Please check the The Plant Cell “Author Guidelines” page before submitting.
Not feeling confident about my English writing. What can I do?
- You may wish to have your paper professionally edited before you submit it; find out what the options are.
How do I submit an article to The Plant Cell?
- Via our submissions site; make sure you are familiar with the The Plant Cell instructions before submitting and carefully read the instructions on each page of the submission form.
What should I check before submitting?
- OUP has put together a useful checklist to help you with the submission process.
I’d like to publish Open Access but am unsure if that is an option
- The Plant Cell is a hybrid open access journal offering the option of publishing under either a standard license or an open access license.
- OUP has a growing number of Read and Publish agreements with institutions and consortia which provide funding for open access publishing. Authors from participating institutions can publish open access, and the institution may pay the charge. Find out if your institution is participating.
After publishing your article
How can I check my article performance?
- Find out more on article-level metrics, including usage data, citations, and Altmetrics.
How can I promote my article?
- Check out 17 tips from OUP on promoting your article.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
- Contact the editorial office at [email protected] if you have additional questions or require assistance regarding the submission process and we will be happy to help.
