For decades, manuscript submission has been viewed primarily as an entry point. A necessary step for collecting information and moving manuscripts forward. It was built to support the publishing process, not the researcher experience. 

That is changing. 

Today’s researchers expect digital experiences that are intuitive, connected and personalized.  They want less repetitive data entry, clearer guidelines through the submission process, and greater visibility into what happens after they click “Submit”. 

For publishers, this represents more than an opportunity to modernize the user experience. It is a strategic shift toward treating the researcher journey as an integral part of the publishing experience. Every interaction, from discovering a journal and preparing a manuscript to submission, peer review, publication, and beyond shapes an author’s perception of a publisher and influences future engagement.  

Creating that experience requires more than a redesigned submission interface. It requires connecting workflows, reducing friction, and delivering greater continuity across the research lifecycle while preserving the editorial flexibility that publisher rely on.  

That is the vision behind Editorial Manager® Enhanced Researcher Experience™ powered by ChronosHub. The integration brings together Editorial Manager’s trusted editorial workflow with ChronosHub’s innovative researcher-focused solutions, helping publishers deliver a more guided, connected experience across their journal portfolio while building a stronger foundation for future innovation.  

To continue the conversation, join us on September 2 for a webinar on Creating a Connected Researcher Experience, where we'll explore the challenges, opportunities, and practical approaches publishers can take to improve the author journey. 

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