2025-09-01
- Added System Status page and incident guidance.
- Updated Contact page with support and editorial sections.
- New Manuscript Templates page with downloads and checklist.
Updates
Release notes and improvements to ManuscriptZone. See also System Status for incidents and maintenance.
2025
Highlights
- New 2025 theme for CMS pages with better readability and dark mode support.
- Improved PDF generation path for faster previews.
- Refined email templates for reviewer and editor notifications.
Platform improvements
- Performance optimizations across dashboard views.
- Better error messages for file upload and validation.
- Security hardening, updated dependencies.
Editorial workflow
- More granular decision states to improve transparency to authors.
- Bulk actions for handling reviewer invitations.
Author experience
- Clearer submission checklist and guidance on figures, tables, and data.
- Streamlined contact forms and response expectations.
Accessibility
- Contrast and focus states improved for keyboard navigation.
- ARIA labels added to primary navigation and form controls.
Changelog
2025-08-20
- Release notes page created and linked in footer.
- Minor bug fixes and UI polish.
Looking for uptime or maintenance notices? See System Status.
Contact
Editorial Office
Email: [email protected]