Q: Why do users need to create an account for each publication using Editorial Manager?

A: Editorial Manager and ProduXion Manager are used by thousands of scholarly publications worldwide. As each Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager site operates as a unique database, users must create a separate account for each publication. Users may take advantage of the ORCID Single Sign-On option (if enabled by the journal) to alleviate the need to manageRead More

Q: How can users access Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager?

A: First, visit the appropriate Editorial Manager or ProduXion Manager site for the desired publication. To sign in, users must first register to that particular publication site if an account has not already created for them. Then, users can enter their username and password via the Login page to access their account at any time.Read More

Q: For publishers that currently use a different online manuscript tracking system, what will they need to do to make the transition to Editorial Manager?

A: Aries Systems’ Client Services team are experts in migration management. We have strong experience helping journals transition to Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager from other legacy systems in a smooth and timely fashion. Publishers looking to make the switch must request an archive of data from their current/former vendor, work with Aries to develop migration management plan,Read More

Q: Are publishers able to transfer data to Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager from a legacy system?

A: Yes, Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager support several different levels of data import from legacy systems. Data Bridge is a convenient, seamless solution for importing historical manuscript and people data from legacy online or desktop manuscript tracking systems. With journal-customizable fields, import utilities, migration protocols and powerful search capabilities, the Data Bridge makes all of your dataRead More

Q: For publishers that currently manage paper/email submissions, what will they need to do to make the transition to Editorial Manager?

A: The Aries Client Services team have strong experience helping journals transition to Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager in a smooth and timely fashion.  The implementation and training process usually takes a few weeks, during which Aries will assist with: Configuring the system to your specific needs Preparing existing data for conversion Training essential staff to use theRead More

Q: How can users locate a particular journal site?

A: Users may search our comprehensive Journals List of active Editorial Manager and ProduXion Manager sites to quickly access a particular publication.

Q: How often do Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager get upgraded?

A: Aries Systems adheres to an agile development and CI/CD release model, following a monthly software release schedule. This allows Aries to both deliver system enhancements and respond to market feedback at a faster rate to support our user community.