Welcome Pack

On this page you will find a range of resources to help support you in your new role. Before handling your first manuscript please ensure you have read the following information carefully. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to your in-house contact for advice, we're always happy to help.

We look forward to working with you and hope you enjoy your role.

1. Materials to Read:

a) About BMC & BMC Biology

b) Manuscript Handling Information

c) Springer Nature Code of Conduct - a code of conduct for Editors to follow to ensure that you are working to the highest standard of editorial practice.

d) The BMC Editorial Policies

e) EBM Frequently Asked Questions

2. To Do:

Familiarise yourself with working in Snapp. An editorial account will have been created for you within the journal online peer-review system, Snapp. 

3. Who to Contact: 

The in-house Editor should be contacted:

• If you have any questions regarding ethics, conflicts of interest, or the scope of the journal
• If you suspect plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication or any other misconduct
• If you have any questions about your role or the journal in general

The Editorial Office should be contacted:

• If you require assistance or instructions on how to use our editorial system
• If you experience any technical difficulties (e.g. links broken, cannot open a file)