Welcome to the ANS Editorial Manager System! This system provides security for your manuscripts that are submitted to ANS for review, timely information about the status of manuscripts that you have submitted or are reviewing, and access anytime, anywhere. To begin using the system, click on the links for the "Author" or "Reviewer" files and resources shown to the right. These links take you to detailed instructions for using the Editorial Manager system. The "Instructions for Authors" also provides detailed guidelines for preparing and submitting your manuscript. You can also refer to the HELP/FAQ section. If you have questions, contact Peggy Chinn.

First-time Users Author Information Author Tutorial (PDF) Instructions for Authors Copyright Transfer (PDF) Revision Guidelines (PDF) Reviewer Information Reviewer Tutorial (PDF) Password Help System Requirements

NOTE: If you have received an email from us with an assigned user ID and password, PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER AGAIN. Users can just log in.

Repeat Users - Please click the LOGIN button from the menu above and proceed as appropriate. REMEMBER USERS DO NOT NEED REGISTER AGAIN. Once assigned an ID and password, users never need to re-register even if your status changes. You may have different roles, i.e., author, reviewer, or editor.

Authors - Please click the LOGIN button from the menu above and log in to the system as Author. Submit your manuscript according to the author instructions. You will be able to track the progress of your manuscript through the system. Authors are required to download and complete the submission forms as part of submitting a manuscript.

If you need help using the system, an Author Tutorial is available in PDF format.

REMEMBER...

• The manuscript file must be in document format, NOT PDF format.
• DO NOT put figures in the manuscript file. Submit all figures files separately from manuscript text file.
• DO NOT use Word for figure formatting. Please use a recognized image format - preferably .tiff.