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News Change of Submission System: MMS to NESTOR Key Information

Change of Submission System: MMS to NESTOR Key Information

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Published on 12 March 2024

We are pleased to announce that in response to the changing landscape of academic publishing, EPJ N has migrated submission systems from MMS to NESTOR (New Editorial System Tool for Research)—a platform designed and developed by EDP Sciences.

The entire team at EPJ N - an open access journal edited in partnership with the Sfen (French Nuclear Energy Society) and the ENS (European Nuclear Society) - are committed to developing a positive author experience while maintaining the highest levels of academic rigour. They recently made updates to the ethical standards for authors, working to clarify expectations of authors to ensure only the highest quality papers are published, and the transition to NESTOR marks another step in this continuous improvement process.

NESTOR offers an enhanced user experience, with advanced features, improved security, and an intuitive user interface tailored for authors, referees, and editors. This bespoke functionality, built with EDP’s own research community in mind, aims to improve the user experience from submission to publication.

The new, more streamlined, system will also improve efficiency and quality of the peer review process, helping to further build the journal’s reputation as a go-to reference in the Nuclear Sciences & Technologies discipline.

Key Features and Improvements

  • Unrestricted File Size: Authors can now submit files without worrying about size limitations.
  • Enhanced Security: Secured access control and deeplinks ensure your data remains confidential and secure.
  • LaTeX integration: NESTOR allows compilation of LaTeX files and automatic extraction of article metadata (title, authors, and abstract).
  • ORCID Integration: Easily link your ORCID iD for ease of logon.
  • Configurable Workflow: Customise your experience through workflow control by article type, file types, and more.
  • Simple and Intuitive Co-author and Referee Management: Simplify authorship and review with advanced management tools.
  • Unified Submission-to-Publication Process: NESTOR streamlines your journey from manuscript submission to publication, eliminating the need for multiple platforms or logins.
  • Search and Accessibility: Take advantage of advanced search features and a more responsive design.
  • Open to Future Innovations: Regular updates and feature releases to continually improve your experience.
  • Improved Scalability and Efficiency: The system is designed for high performance, capable of adapting to an increasing volume of submissions.
  • Robust Data Storage: All revisions are stored securely, providing a transparent review and decision-making process.

The NESTOR system was built with our research community in mind and, as such, is designed to be intuitive. Comprehensive user guides will be available to help you navigate the new features. Furthermore, our support team are readily accessible should you encounter any difficulties.

As part of this migration, all existing data—including registered users, manuscripts, and associated data—has been securely transferred to the new system.