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Operations Research Letters author guidelines

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What Operations Research Letters specifies

These figures apply to every manuscript type at Operations Research Letters. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.

  • All manuscript types 6 rules, including: abstract word limit (250 words).

Read from Operations Research Letters's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.

About Operations Research Letters

Publisher
Elsevier BV
ISSN
0167-6377, 1872-7468
Abbreviations
ORL, Oper. Res. Lett.
h-index
122
Citations
94,690
Articles indexed
4,364

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Preparing a submission for Operations Research Letters

Scraiber has 6 requirements on file for Operations Research Letters, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.

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Retargeting a manuscript to Operations Research Letters may require changes to length, structure, references and declarations. Scraiber suggests revisions to your existing draft; authors must check the scientific meaning and supply any missing factual declarations.

Changes to review in your manuscript

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Frequently asked questions

What is the word limit for Operations Research Letters?
Select your manuscript type to see the recorded length figures for Operations Research Letters. Check the official guidance for exclusions, recommendations and any updated limits.
How do I check my manuscript against the Operations Research Letters guidelines?
Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for Operations Research Letters. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
What are the submission requirements for Operations Research Letters?
Scraiber has 6 requirements on file for Operations Research Letters. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
Which citation style does Operations Research Letters use?
Consult Operations Research Letters’s official guidance for its citation style. Scraiber can suggest revisions using the recorded requirements; check citations and the bibliography before submission.
Can I automatically format my paper for Operations Research Letters?
Upload your draft and select Operations Research Letters and your manuscript type. Scraiber proposes text changes for review. Check the final manuscript against the official guidance; the preview does not guarantee complete compliance or acceptance.
How do I reformat a paper rejected by another journal for Operations Research Letters?
Select Operations Research Letters and the manuscript type, then upload your existing draft. Review the proposed revisions and check references, declarations and scientific meaning before submission.
How long does it take to prepare a manuscript for Operations Research Letters?
Preparation time depends on your draft, the journal’s requirements and the author review needed. A preview lets you inspect proposed changes before deciding to continue.
Do I have to redo my references for Operations Research Letters?
Review your citations and bibliography against Operations Research Letters’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
Who publishes Operations Research Letters?
Operations Research Letters is published by Elsevier BV.
What is the ISSN of Operations Research Letters?
Operations Research Letters is listed under the ISSNs 0167-6377, 1872-7468.
What is the abbreviation of Operations Research Letters?
Operations Research Letters is abbreviated as ORL, Oper. Res. Lett..

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