Ensure anonymity of authors and reviewers to maintain fairness.

Allow authors to track the status of their submission and reviewer feedback.

Provide a secure platform for communication between authors, editors, and reviewers.

Streamline processes like manuscript tracking, reviewer assignment, and communication.

Track changes and revisions made to the manuscript during the submission and review process.

Keep authors and reviewers informed of submission deadlines and review stages.

Easy navigation, clear instructions, and a logical submission flow are crucial.

The system should accept various file formats for manuscripts, figures, and supplementary materials.

The platform should be accessible on different devices (desktop, mobile, etc.) and cater to users with disabilities.

Integrate with plagiarism checkers, reference management tools, and publication databases.

Allow editors and reviewers to track submission trends, reviewer performance, and other relevant data.

Cater to a broader audience by offering support in multiple languages.