World J Urol (2006) 24: 1 DOI 10.1007/s00345-005-0018-2

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Online manuscript submission for World Journal of Urology (WJU) using the Editorial Manager System

Published online: 26 November 2005
Springer-Verlag 2005

World Journal of Urology (WJU) is pleased to announce the launch of its new electronic manuscript submission and tracking system (http://www.editorialmanager.com/ WJUR). The system will go live in November 2005. Authors are requested to submit manuscripts via this route. The new Editorial Manager System is fast, efficient and provides step-by-step instructions on how to submit your paper. The online submission via editorial manager system provides the following benefits: • Easily accessible anywhere in the world: You can login to submit your paper or revisions wherever you have access to the Internet. • Disks and hard copies are no longer required: Online submission provides automatic conversion of source files to one PDF file—a stable document that is guaranteed to look the same on any computer worldwide. The Editors in Chief and the Publisher

• Speeds up the peer-reviewing and publication process: Provides online submission for authors, which in turn provides a faster, more efficient seamless link from submission through the editorial and peer review process right through to publication. • Your data are secure: Data are held on our secure, central servers that are regularly backed up, so there is no need to worry about loss of data. • It saves your money: No need for expensive priority mail charges. The submission system is instantaneous, with the Editor-in-Chief receiving your submission as soon as you upload and verify the submission. For further information and to submit online, visit the Springer homepage: springeronline.com and follow the link for mission. Our thanks in anticipation of receiving scripts online.

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