| Lithosphere Guidelines | |
| 1. | Ethical Guidelines for Publication |
| 2. | Copyright and Costs |
| 3. | Manuscript Submission |
| 4. | Figures |
| 5. | Tables |
| 6. | Supplementary Material |
| 7. | Submit a Cover Image |
| 8. | Contact Information |
Lithosphere
Manuscript Submission
Submit your manuscript via the online submission and review system, Editorial Manager, at www.editorialmanager.com/lithosphere/. First-time users need to register for an account at this URL using their active e-mail addresses. The same Username and Password are used to log in as an author or as a reviewer. For help using the Editorial Manager system, select “Help” from the menu at the top of the screen at any time. All reviews, revisions, and proofs are handled electronically. If you are unable to access the site, please contact the Lithosphere editorial office, .
If you are resubmitting a manuscript, please note this in both your cover letter and in the "Comments" section during manuscript submission. Please include the original manuscript number if you have it.
Your manuscript will be considered officially submitted only after it has been approved through an initial technical check. If figures are illegible, your manuscript is too long, the merged file size is too large, or any required files are missing, your submission will be returned to you so that you can fix these problems.
Acceptance or rejection of a manuscript is based on the appraisal of the paper by two or more reviewers and an editor designated by GSA. Critical review determines the suitability and originality of the paper and the adequacy and conciseness of the presentation. Nearly all manuscripts are returned to the author with suggestions for revision, condensation, or final polish. If the revised manuscript and the author's cover letter show that the author has conscientiously considered the reviewers' suggestions, the manuscript may be accepted directly; however, some revised papers may be sent out for additional review.
Withdrawing a Manuscript
If at any point you wish to withdraw your manuscript, contact the editor handling your manuscript and advise him or her of the specific manuscript number of the manuscript that you wish to withdraw. You will receive a letter acknowledging the withdrawal.