A comprehensive step-by-step guide to manuscript registration, online submission, editorial communication, revision, and submission tracking through Open Journal Systems (OJS).

All manuscripts submitted to journals published by Actual Insight must be submitted electronically through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) online submission platform.

The online submission system enables authors to submit manuscripts, provide publication metadata, upload supporting documents, communicate with the editorial team, respond to review decisions, and monitor the progress of their submissions.

Authors are required to carefully read the journal's Author Guidelines, Focus and Scope, Publication Ethics, Copyright Notice, and Submission Requirements before initiating a submission.

Manuscripts submitted through email or other communication channels will not be processed unless specifically authorized by the editorial office.

1. Open the Dashboard or submission management page.
2. Select New Submission or Start a New Submission, depending on the OJS interface.
3. Choose the appropriate submission language and journal section, where prompted.
4. Review the journal's submission requirements and confirm that the manuscript meets all applicable conditions.
5. Complete any required privacy or submission declarations.
6. Click Begin Submission or the equivalent button to proceed.

Step 1 — Details

In this stage, authors provide the essential bibliographic information about their manuscripts.

Authors should:

1. Enter the complete manuscript title exactly as it appears in the submitted document.
2. Provide the manuscript subtitle, if applicable.
3. Enter the abstract according to the journal's word limit and formatting requirements.
4. Add the required keywords or key phrases.
5. Complete any additional metadata fields enabled by the journal.
6. Verify the accuracy, spelling, capitalization, and consistency of all information.

Where multilingual metadata fields are available or required, authors should provide the corresponding titles, abstracts, and keywords in the appropriate languages.

All manuscript metadata must accurately correspond to the submitted document.

Step 2 — Upload Files

Authors must upload their manuscript and any additional documents required by the journal.

Main Manuscript File

1. Select Upload Files.
2. Click Add File, Upload File, or the equivalent upload option.
3. Select the manuscript file from the computer.
4. Upload the manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), unless another format is expressly permitted.
5. Identify the appropriate file component, such as Article Text or Manuscript, where prompted.
6. Verify that the correct document has been uploaded.

Additional or Supplementary Files

Authors may also be required to upload supporting documents, including:

• Cover letter.
• Statement of originality.
• Copyright or publication agreement.
• Ethical approval documentation, where applicable.
• Research instruments or supplementary datasets.
• Separate figures, tables, or other supporting materials.

Additional documents must be uploaded under the appropriate file component or category.

Authors should not upload unnecessary files or confidential documents unless requested by the journal.

Where anonymous peer review is required, the manuscript must be prepared according to the journal's anonymization instructions.

After confirming that all required files have been uploaded correctly, proceed to the next stage.

Step 3 — Contributors

This stage requires authors to provide complete and accurate information about all individuals who qualify for authorship.

Authors must:

1. Verify the information of the submitting author.
2. Add all co-authors using Add Contributor or the corresponding function.
3. Enter each author's full name and valid email address.
4. Provide institutional affiliations, including institution and country.
5. Include ORCID identifiers where available or required.
6. Arrange the authors in the correct order.
7. Identify the corresponding author or primary contact.
8. Save and verify all contributor information.

The order of authors entered into OJS must correspond to the author order agreed upon by all contributors and presented in the manuscript.

All listed authors must have approved the submitted version of the manuscript.

Changes to authorship after submission may require editorial approval and appropriate justification.

Step 4 — For the Editors

In this stage, authors may provide additional information intended for the editorial team.

Depending on the journal's configuration, authors may be asked to:

1. Provide comments or additional explanations for the editor.
2. Submit a cover letter or relevant editorial declarations.
3. Disclose potential conflicts of interest.
4. Provide information concerning funding, research ethics, or related publications.
5. Explain any special circumstances relevant to the manuscript.

Comments for the Editor should be concise, professional, and directly related to the submitted manuscript.

Authors may briefly explain the significance, originality, and relevance of the research to the journal's focus and scope.

This section should not be used to repeat the entire abstract or manuscript content.

Where no additional information is required, authors may proceed to the next stage after completing all mandatory fields.

Step 5 — Review and Final Submission

Before completing the submission, authors must carefully review all information entered into the OJS platform.

Authors should verify:

1. The manuscript title, abstract, and keywords are complete and accurate.
2. All authors and institutional affiliations are correctly listed.
3. The corresponding author has been properly identified.
4. The correct manuscript and supporting files have been uploaded.
5. All mandatory metadata fields have been completed.
6. The submission requirements and applicable declarations have been satisfied.
7. The manuscript complies with the journal's ethical and formatting policies.

If any information is incomplete or incorrect, authors should return to the relevant section and make the necessary corrections.

Once all information has been verified, click Submit, Finish Submission, or the equivalent final submission button displayed by the OJS platform.

Confirm the submission when prompted by the system.

1. Log in to the OJS Dashboard.
2. Open the relevant manuscript submission.
3. Access the applicable review or revision section.
4. Download and review the editorial decision and reviewer comments.
5. Revise the manuscript according to the requested improvements.
6. Prepare a response document explaining how the comments have been addressed, where required.
7. Upload the revised manuscript and supporting response documents to the designated revision area.
8. Notify the editor through the available discussion or communication feature, if necessary.

• The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
• The manuscript complies with the journal's focus and scope.
• The official manuscript template has been used.
• The manuscript follows the applicable formatting and reference requirements.
• All authors have approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission.
• Research ethics and conflicts of interest have been appropriately addressed.
• All required documents have been prepared.
• The submitted metadata accurately reflects the manuscript.
• The corresponding author's email address is valid and regularly monitored.

All manuscripts must be submitted through the designated OJS online submission system.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all submitted information and documents.

Successful submission does not constitute acceptance for publication. All manuscripts remain subject to editorial screening, peer review, and the journal's established publication standards.

Actual Insight is committed to supporting transparent, accessible, and responsible manuscript submission procedures across its scholarly journals.

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