Technical Requirements

Q: Is Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager GDPR compliant?

A: Under GDPR, users must be promptly notified of any data breach. In the event of a detected personal data breach in Editorial Manager, Aries’ Client Services team will notify publishers without undue delay. Publishers are responsible for notifying affected users and the appropriate supervisory authorities.

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: What are the technical requirements for running Editorial Manager/ProduXion Manager?

A: All users need to access Editorial Manager or ProduXion Manager is a current web browser with internet connection and a PDF reader. Here is more detailed platform information:   MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR WORKSTATIONS Windows, Macintosh, or Linux Computer: Mozilla Firefox – latest version Google Chrome – latest version Safari – latest version (Mac only)Read More

Q: How secure is Editorial Manager and ProduXion Manager?

A: Deployment access is offered through secure HTTPS, and all user interactions require password access. Individual journals use separate databases, effectively “firewalling” one journal from all others. Within individual systems, unlimited role designation/permission ensures that users can access only the files and information appropriate to their role. Aries is committed to compliance with international standards,Read More

Q: What happens in the event of a data breach?

A: Under GDPR, users must be promptly notified of any data breach. In the event of a detected personal data breach in Editorial Manager, Aries’ Client Services team will notify publishers without undue delay. Publishers are responsible for notifying affected users and the appropriate supervisory authorities.