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Otherwise, uncheck to disable this section.  \n Item 1  \n Item 2  \n Item 3  \nScope of the Journal  \nAdd Scope and link to “About the Journal”page.  \nManuscript Types  \nAdd manuscript types and associated details. NOTE: Additions/Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern included in post-publication section (publisher content).  \nACS Researcher Resources  \nWhile this document will provide basic information on how to prepare and submit the manuscript as well as other critical information about publishing, we also encourage authors to visit ACS Researcher  Resources for additional information on everything that is needed to prepare (and review) manuscripts for ACS journals and partner journals, such as  \n Mastering the Art of Scientific Publication, which shares editor tips about a variety of topics including making your paper scientifically effective, preparing excellent graphics, and writing cover letters.  \n Resources on how to prepare and submit a manuscript to the ACS Publications manuscript submission and peer review system, including details on selecting the applicable Journal  Publishing Agreement.  \n Sharing your research with the public through the ACS Publications open access program.  \n ACS Reviewer Lab, a free online course covering best practices for peer review and related ethical considerations.  \n ACS Author Lab, a free online course that empowers authors to prepare and submit strong manuscripts, avoiding errors that could lead to delays in the publication process.  \n ACS Inclusivity Style Guide, a guide that helps researchers communicate in ways that recognize and respect diversity in all its forms.  \nManuscript Preparation  \nSubmit with Fast Format  \nAll ACS journals and partner journals have simplified their formatting requirements in favor of a streamlined and standardized format for an initial manuscript submission. Read more about the requirements and the benefits these serves authors and reviewers here.  \nManuscripts submitted for initial consideration must adhere to these standards:  \n Submissions must be complete with clearly identified standard sections used to report original research, free of annotations or highlights, and include all numbered and labeled components.  \n Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Separate graphics can be supplied later at revision, if necessary.  \n When required by a journal's structure or length limitations, manuscript templates should be used.  \n References can be provided in any style, but they must be complete, including titles. For information about the required components of different reference types, please refer to the ACS  Style Quick Guide.  \n Supporting Information must be submitted as a separate file(s) .  \nDocument Templates and Format  \nThe templates facilitate the peer review process by allowing authors to place artwork and tables close to the point where they are discussed within the text. Learn more about document templates here. [\"here\"should link to a page where templates are housed.]  \nGeneral information on the preparation of manuscripts may also be found in the ACS Guide to Scholarly  Communication.  \nAcceptable Software, File Designations, and TeX/LaTeX  \nSee the list of Acceptable Software and appropriate File Designations to be sure your file types are compatible with the submission system. Information for manuscripts generated from TeX/LaTeX is also available.  \nCover Letter  \nA cover letter must accompany every manuscript submission. 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