Q: I don't have the time or staff to move to a system like Editorial Manager. How can I get from "here to there"?

A: There's no doubt that moving to a Web-based submission system will require substantial attention and effort on the part of the journal staff. However, Editorial Manager and the implementation process have been designed to make this transition as easy as possible. Many Editorial Manager journals complete preparation and launch in three months or less. Aries provides you with a detailed and thorough launch roadmap, which includes interactive training for your staff. We provide guidelines for preparing reviewer data for conversion, so that you don't have to reconstruct this valuable data resource. We provide electronic tutorials that you can offer to your authors, reviewers and editors. During the launch process, our Account Coordinators work closely with you to guide you through the process. Most importantly, the transition to Editorial Manager will prepare your journal to operate efficiently and effectively, as more and more authors, reviewers and editors come to expect Web submission as standard operating practice.