All manuscripts to be considered for publication in Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) must be submitted online through Springer Nature’s Article Processing Platform (SNAPP).[Submissions prior to 20 May 2025 will continue to be handled through Editorial Manager].

SNAPP operates differently than other manuscript platforms, so please read these instructions carefully.

There are six steps to submitting your manuscript in SNAPP: (1) select the article type, (2) upload your prepared files and a cover letter, (3) enter key manuscript details, (4) enter author information, (5) enter declarations, and (6) review the submission.

You will NOT upload a title page with identifying information—this is different than other journal submission systems.

Important. SNAPP does not anonymize author files upon upload. Be sure that you have removed all hidden and personal metadata. Follow these links for details on how to do this in Microsoft files and in PDF files.

Submission Steps

In the SNAPP submission portal, authors will need to log in or register a new account. Following successful log in, the manuscript submission process proceeds as follows. 

 

Step 1: Select Article Type

First, indicate whether your manuscript article type is a Research Article, Brief Report, or Research Review. Then click “ Start Submission.” 

Step 2: Upload De-Identified Files

Upload all the prepared and de-identified files associated with your manuscript. There are several File Categories as listed below.

All files must be de-identified prior to upload as these will be available to reviewers:

• Do not include the author name in the file names; SNAPP does not convert files to PDF or rename the files. 

• Do not include author name(s), email address(es), or any other identifying information in the body of any of the files you upload.

• Avoid inadvertent author disclosure in the text. Blind the name of the IRB that approved the data collection (if applicable). Avoid excessive author citations. Compose text in a way so that author citations are not apparent—if this is unavoidable, blind the author citation for review (be advised that blinded citations make it more difficult for peer reviewers to verify claims).

• Remove all hidden and personal metadata from the files prior to upload; SNAPP does not anonymize the files. 

Important: Do not upload a Title Page with identifying information under any file category. Information is entered in Steps 3–5. This is different than other journal submission systems.

 

File Categories	Description
MANUSCRIPT FILE (Required)	Main Manuscript. Order of text: Title Page (de-indentified), Body, References, Tables*, Figures*. Prepared according to PRPR Style Guide. MS Word format. * Do not include tables and figures “in-line” with text; may be submitted in separate file instead.
TABLES (Optional)	A single file with all main manuscript tables. Prepared according to PRPR Style Guide. MS Word format. [Only include if not in the main manuscript file.]
FIGURES (Optional)	A single file with all main manuscript figures. Prepared according to PRPR Style Guide. MS Word format. [Only include if not in the main manuscript file.]
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS (Optional)	A single file for the Online Supplement. Prepared according to PRPR Style Guide. MS Word format.
RELATED FILES (Optional)	Any other de-identified files in support of manuscript for review (e.g., replication code). Files would not be published.
POINT BY POINT RESPONSE (Required for Revisions)	A single file Response Memo following revision request. List each Editor/Peer Reviewer comment followed by your response; Peer-Reviewers will not have access to decision letter. SNAPP requires that this be submitted as a PDF.
COVER LETTER (Required)	A single file noting appropriateness for PRPR and contribution. Detail any special considerations. May suggest potential peer reviewers. Not provided to peer-reviewers.

 

**Again, do not upload a title page with identifying information; do not include the author in the file names for any of the files you submit.

  

Step 3: Enter Manuscript Details

Select whether the manuscript is being considered for Special Issue (“Collection”)—this is optional.

Complete the SNAPP online form by entering the manuscript title, abstract, and keywords. This information must be identical to that listed in the main manuscript file.

SNAPP includes this information in communication with potential peer reviewers and to identify qualified reviewers.

  

Step 4: Enter Author Information

Complete the SNAPP online form with the name, institutional affiliation (only one), email, and any funding support related to the submission for each author. Designate the Submitting Author and Corresponding Author(s). Provide an authorship statement describing the contribution of all authors (CrediT taxonomy recommended). State any acknowledgements.

  

Step 5: Enter Declarations

Complete SNAPP online form disclosing any financial and/or non-financial Competing Interests. Provide Data Availability statement (if applicable). Agree to all applicable Springer Nature policies.

  

Step 6: Review Submission

Carefully review the uploaded files and all information entered in the various online forms. Once ready, select “Submit Manuscript.” The submission is then transmitted to the Journal Editorial Office to begin the Review Process.

The manuscript will be assigned an identification number. Use this is any communication with the Journal Editorial Office.

 

 

To submit your prepared manuscript to Population Research and Policy Review go to the journal SNAPP submission portal.