What The Leading Edge specifies
These figures apply to every manuscript type at The Leading Edge. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.
- All manuscript types 5 recorded requirements
Read from The Leading Edge's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.
About The Leading Edge
- Publisher
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists
- ISSN
- 1070-485X, 1938-3789
- Abbreviation
- TLE
- h-index
- 114
- Citations
- 86,136
- Articles indexed
- 10,227
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Preparing a submission for The Leading Edge
Scraiber has 5 requirements on file for The Leading Edge, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.
Select The Leading Edge and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.
Retargeting a manuscript to The Leading Edge 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
Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by The Leading Edge’s recorded requirements. Check each change for scientific meaning, references and missing declarations. Authors remain responsible for the final manuscript.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I check my manuscript against the The Leading Edge guidelines?
- Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for The Leading Edge. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
- What are the submission requirements for The Leading Edge?
- Scraiber has 5 requirements on file for The Leading Edge. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
- Which citation style does The Leading Edge use?
- Consult The Leading Edge’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 The Leading Edge?
- Upload your draft and select The Leading Edge 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 The Leading Edge?
- Select The Leading Edge 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 The Leading Edge?
- 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 The Leading Edge?
- Review your citations and bibliography against The Leading Edge’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
- Who publishes The Leading Edge?
- The Leading Edge is published by Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
- What is the ISSN of The Leading Edge?
- The Leading Edge is listed under the ISSNs 1070-485X, 1938-3789.
- What is the abbreviation of The Leading Edge?
- The Leading Edge is abbreviated as TLE.
Official author guidelines: pubs.geoscienceworld.org
