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Journal and BAMS Authors

Overview of the Manuscript Publication Process

Prepare your Manuscript

1. If submitting to BAMS, submit a proposal first
2. Prepare your manuscript according to the AMS Formatting, Components of a Manuscript, Mathematical Formulas, Units, and Time and Date, and References guidelines.
3. Select a Periodical and Submission Type.
4. Designate a Corresponding Author.

Requirements to Enter Peer Review

1. Adherence to all specified formatting requirements
2. Read Author Disclosure and Obligations
3. All files uploaded and designated with correct item types
4. Cost Estimation and Agreement Worksheet for Journals or BAMS
5. Electronic co-author verification

Peer Review Process

1. The Editor-in-Chief assesses each new submission to determine if the manuscript meets AMS standards and if it is within the scope of the journal topic areas.
2. The assigned Editor invites potential Reviewers for the manuscript.
3. When the assigned Editor has reached a decision, the corresponding author is emailed a decision letter. If the Editor requests a revision, the corresponding author should upload that revised version to the Editorial Manager, editing the existing submission.
4. When the corresponding author submits a revision the Production staff complete a check to ensure the revision adheres to all requirements and is ready to go into production if accepted.

Post-Acceptance

1. When a manuscript is accepted for publication the author must submit the Publications Charge form for  BAMS.  Copyright forms are also required at this stage.
2. The manuscript will be posted for Early Online Release.
3. A copyedit and technical edit of the manuscript will be completed.
4. An author proof will be generated.
5. Once the author proof has been returned the final edits will be made and the article will be assigned to an issue for publication.