Author Resource Frequently Asked Questions

What styles of subheadings are permitted in the manuscript file?

• Do not number subheadings. Bold each new section title use same font as the rest of the manuscript file text. Headings should not be sentences or ask questions,

What are EID’s limits on number of words in an article?

• The overall word count for each article type can be found here: Article Types - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC.

Where can I find and download the EID Author Checklist?

• Here is that link:  EID Author Checklist. This checklist is referenced throughout the author instructions as well. Be sure to provide ALL the appropriate information on your checklist and include the checklist with each submission and revision.

Do I need to include the EID Author Checklist with every submission and revision?

• Yes, complete and submit the EID Author Checklist with each revision to EID.

What types of figures does EID allow authors to submit?

• Review the information in section 6.4 Figures.

What steps do I need to follow for submitting a revised manuscript?

• Include the EID Author Checklist with every submission for revisions.
• Provide point-by-point responses to the reviewer comments.
• Remove older versions of files when you upload new versions via EID’s ScholarOne Submission Portal.
• Track changes in the revised manuscript.
• Provide both clean and tracked versions of revised manuscript files.

I cannot access a paper that I have agreed to review for EID because I cannot login to my account. What is wrong with my account?

• Most likely, you have a duplicate account in ScholarOne under another email address. Check your records to see if that is the case and login using that email and associated password. If you have multiple accounts and would prefer to have to have the accounts merged into a single account, contact EID’s administrative staff at eideditor@cdc.gov.
• Indicate which email you want to use for your primary account. Once your accounts are merged, EID’s administrative staff will send you an email confirming the change. You will then have access through a single email and should be able to review the paper.

I made a mistake on my ScholarOne submission or realized that there is incorrect or inaccurate information in the manuscript. Should I “unsubmit” the paper to correct it?

• Probably not. It is typically simpler for the administrative team to assist authors in correcting mistakes. Send a request with details for an update or correction to eideditor@cdc.gov. EID staff will correct it for you in ScholarOne and follow up if more information is needed.

• Note: This procedure is not intended for simple edits or rewording of a manuscript.

Contact the journal staff at eideditor@cdc.gov if you cannot find an answer in the Author Instructions or need additional help or information.