Submission Process Step by Step

1. Access the Submission Portal:
Go to the JoDPRP website and select the ‘Make a Submission’ tab.
2. Review the Checklist:
Read the checklist thoroughly and ensure all requirements are met.
3. Log In or Register:
For first-time users, click ‘Register.’
If you already have an account, click ‘Login.’
4. Complete Registration:
After clicking ‘Register,’ fill in the required details on the registration form.
Select ‘Yes, request the reviewer role’ at the bottom of the registration page.
Submit the form by clicking ‘Register.’
5. Begin a New Submission:
On the next page, click the ‘Make a New Submission’ button to proceed.
6. Navigate the Submission Tabs:
A new page will display five tabs:
Start
Upload Submission
Enter Metadata
Confirmation
Next Steps
Begin with the ‘Start’ tab.
7. Complete the Start Tab:
Choose the relevant option from the ‘Section’ dropdown.
Confirm that all submission requirements are met by ticking the checkboxes.
Note: If any requirement is not fulfilled, ticking its checkbox will still allow you to proceed, but your submission will be automatically declined.
Add comments for the editor if desired (optional).
Acknowledge the copyright statement by selecting both checkboxes.
Click ‘Save and Continue.’
8. Upload Required Files:
In the ‘Upload Submission’ tab, use the dialogue box to upload the necessary files, including:

Title page
Full length article (in MS Word Format)
Undertaking
Click ‘Save and Continue.’
9. Provide Metadata:
Title: Enter the full title of the article.
Subtitle: Add a short or running title (optional).
Abstract: Copy and paste the abstract into the designated field.

Contributors:
Click ‘Add Contributor’ for each author.
Fill in their details, including affiliation and role (select ‘Author’).
Mark the corresponding author by ticking the ‘Principal contact for editorial correspondence’ checkbox.
Add all contributors in the correct sequence.

Complete the ‘Languages,’ ‘Subjects,’ ‘Discipline,’ and ‘Keywords’ sections. Add keywords one at a time instead of pasting them together.
Click ‘Save and Continue.’

10. Confirm Submission:
In the ‘Confirmation’ tab, click ‘Finish Submission.’
Your submission is now complete.
11. Track Your Submission:
Log in to your account at any time to monitor the status of your article during the editorial process.