Author Tools

At Global Journals®, we want to empower authors with practical tools and services to simplify manuscript preparation, submission, review, and promotion. Below is a curated collection of Author Tools you can use to enhance quality, efficiency, and visibility of your research.

Manuscript Preparation & Writing Tools

  • Templates & Style Guides
  • Download journal-specific Word, LaTeX, or template files that help you format your manuscript correctly from the start (sections, headings, citations, figure placement).
  • Reference & Citation Managers
  • Use software like EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, or BibTeX to manage citations, bibliographies, and in-text references seamlessly.
  • Online Writing & Collaboration Editors
  • Tools such as Overleaf (for LaTeX), Google Docs, or real-time collaborative editors support multiple coauthors working simultaneously and help track changes easily.
  • Grammar, Language & Plagiarism Checks
  • Use grammar and style checkers (e.g. Grammarly, Hemingway) to polish your writing. Use similarity check tools (turnitin or equivalent) to detect inadvertent overlap or plagiarism before submission.
  • Graphical & Visual Tools
  • Use graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, BioRender, Illustrator) to create high-quality figures, graphical abstracts, schematics, and visual summaries. Ensure resolution and formatting are consistent with our image guidelines.

Reporting & Standards Tools

  • Reporting Guidelines & Checklists
  • Follow recognized checklists and reporting standards (e.g. CONSORT for clinical trials, PRISMA for systematic reviews, STROBE for observational studies) to ensure completeness and transparency in your work.
  • Data & Code Tools
  • Prepare datasets, code, or materials in formats compatible with repositories. Use version control (e.g. GitHub) and document metadata so your data is reusable and reproducible.
  • Author Contribution Tools (CRediT Taxonomy)
  • Use CRediT taxonomy to define and document the specific roles each author played (e.g. conceptualization, methodology, writing, supervision). This enhances transparency of contributions.

Submission & Tracking Tools

  • Pre-Submission Checkers
  • Follow recognized checklists and reporting standards (e.g. CONSORT for clinical trials, PRISMA for systematic reviews, STROBE for observational studies) to ensure completeness and transparency in your work.
  • Title Page / Author List Generators
  • Follow recognized checklists and reporting standards (e.g. CONSORT for clinical trials, PRISMA for systematic reviews, STROBE for observational studies) to ensure completeness and transparency in your work.
  • Manuscript Tracking Dashboard
  • Follow recognized checklists and reporting standards (e.g. CONSORT for clinical trials, PRISMA for systematic reviews, STROBE for observational studies) to ensure completeness and transparency in your work.

Post-Acceptance & Promotion Tools

  • Proofing Tools
  • Use online proofing interfaces that allow you to comment, highlight, or request corrections directly in your manuscript proofs.
  • Sharing / Sharing Links
  • Once published, share your article using a DOI link or shareable link tool (if we provide one) to enable access and wider dissemination.
  • Article Metrics & Analytics Tools
  • View metrics (downloads, citations, altmetrics) to gauge reach and impact. Use these insights to adjust promotion strategy.
  • Visual Abstract / Infographic Generators
  • Convert key results into shareable visual formats (infographics, graphical abstracts) that boost readability and social media interest.

Best Practices & Tips for Using Tools

  • Always start with our journal templates - deviations increase formatting corrections later.
  • Keep backup copies of all original files (text, images, data) - you may be asked to submit raw versions.
  • Use version control (e.g. naming files with version numbers, using repositories) to manage drafts and revisions.​
  • Before submission, run a final check (format, spelling, figure quality, reference consistency).​
  • Choose tools compatible with your research domain (e.g. scientific plotting tools for graphs, code notebooks for computational work).​
  • Whenever you use external tools (especially AI-driven ones), ensure compliance with our ethics policies, disclose their use if required, and maintain accountability.​
  • Keep learning: periodically explore new author tools, writing aids, or data validation tools to stay efficient and high quality.​