Researchers and authors in solar energy and related fields
Preparing a manuscript for submission to Solar Energy or a similar Elsevier journal
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The Solar Energy mind map template, designed for researchers and authors submitting to the journal Solar Energy, covers the complete publishing process in 173 nodes across five major branches: Author Information Pack, Submit and Revise, After Acceptance, Prepare Paper, and Publishing Process. It includes specific details such as an Impact Factor of 3.469, indexing in 30+ databases like Scopus and Web of Science, and editorial board members including Editor-in-Chief Y. Goswami. The template guides users through manuscript preparation, peer review types (single blind, double blind, open), and article transfer services. Key nodes like 'Abstract: in 200 words' and 'Discussion & Conclusions: describe the meaning of your results' provide actionable writing advice. This Solar Energy mind map serves as a comprehensive cheat sheet for navigating journal submission and publication.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Corresponding authors and co-authors managing the revision process
Navigating peer review and revision after receiving reviewer comments
Early-career researchers and PhD students planning their publication strategy
Choosing the right journal and understanding open access options for a solar energy paper
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore the Workflow
Download the .xmind file and open it to browse the five main branches covering the full publication process from submission to acceptance.
Step 2
Prepare Your Manuscript Content
Expand the 'Prepare Paper' branch and replace the placeholder nodes with your specific abstract, discussion, and author information.
Step 3
Track Submission and Journal Requirements
Utilize the 'Submit and Revise' branch as a checklist to manage peer review types and ensure all journal-specific formatting requirements are met.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers the entire journal submission process: author information, manuscript preparation, submission and peer review, post-acceptance steps, and publishing strategy. It includes specific details like impact factor, indexing databases, and editorial board contacts.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then follow the 'Prepare Paper' branch for guidance on title, abstract, methods, results, and discussion. Use the 'Author Information Pack' to check audience and scope, and 'Submit and Revise' for submission steps.
Yes, the template is free to use and fully editable in Xmind. You can customize nodes, add your own notes, and adapt the structure to your specific paper.
The template describes single blind (most common), double blind, and open peer review. It also explains the recommendation outcomes: accept, accept with revisions, or reject.
While tailored to Solar Energy, the publishing process branch (journal selection, article types, open access) is applicable to any Elsevier journal. You can adapt the author guidelines to your target journal.
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