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The system speeds the review process by linking authors, reviewers, and SPE staff into one workspace and offers authors and reviewers instant access to manuscript information. When you submit a paper for peer review, <em>SPE Journal's</em> Executive Editor and Associate Editors will identify technical reviewers for your paper, who will evaluate the extent to which it meets the criteria for publication and provide constructive feedback on how you could improve it. We may ask you to make some revisions based on the comments of the reviewers. Reviewers come from different professional backgrounds and from all levels of industry and academia.</p> <p><strong>Why is peer review important?</strong><br> Publishing a technical paper in <em><a href="/publications/journals/" target="_self" class style="opacity: 1.0;">SPE Journal</a></em> adds to your professional reputation and is recognition that your paper has made a significant contribution to our industry’s future. Employers benefit, too—your company’s innovations will be on display for all to see, potentially attracting customers. Publishing gives you global exposure within the industry and can result in your work being referenced by others. As you publish, your reputation and your profile within the industry will grow. Once published in <em>SPE Journal</em>, your paper will have perpetual exposure in <a href="https://onepetro.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">OnePetro</a>, the industry’s largest multisociety online library of technical papers in the world. Currently, there are more than 200,000 technical documents and papers in OnePetro, with contributions from 21 publishing partners.</p> <p><strong>How can I determine if my paper is a good candidate for peer review?</strong><br> From the <a href="/authors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">Become an SPE Author</a> webpage, select <em><a href="/authors/peer-review/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">SPE Journal</a></em>. Then, view the section “Is my paper a good candidate for peer review?” under <em><a href="/authors/peer-review/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">1. Prepare your paper</a></em> to see if your paper is a good candidate.</p> <p><strong>How do I submit my paper for peer review?</strong><br> View the <a href="https://www.spe.org/authors/docs/submit_pr.pdf">Author Peer Review Submission Instructions</a> for step-by-step instructions on how to submit to peer review, or watch a video summarizing the process: <a href="https://youtu.be/8FesfOgthiw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">How to Submit a Paper to Peer Review</a> (YouTube)</p> <p><strong>Can I still submit a paper to peer review if I am not submitting it to a conference?</strong><br> SPE welcomes papers submitted directly for peer review. Prepare the paper for submission, then upload it to the online submission system for <em>SPE Journal</em>. You must also submit a <a href="https://www.spe.org/authors/docs/spe-copyright-form.pdf">Temporary Transfer of Copyright</a>. For more information, view our <a href="https://www.spe.org/authors/docs/submit_pr.pdf">step-by-step tutorial</a> on how to submit your paper.</p> <p><strong>How can I check the status of my paper once it’s submitted to <em>SPE Journal</em> for peer review?</strong><br> You may monitor the status of your paper through your Author Center on ScholarOne or request an update by emailing <a href="mailto:peer@spe.org?subject=Paper%20Submission%20Status%20Request&body=Please%20include%20your%20name%20and%20paper%20number%20below">peer@spe.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>Do I need an ORCID number to submit a paper to <em>SPE Journal</em> for peer review?</strong><br> SPE has adopted ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID), a widely accepted unique identifier for authors, giving them control over their content and eliminating ambiguities. SPE encourages (but does not require) all authors listed on a paper to have an ORCID number for conference and journal papers. Learn more about registering for an ORCID number. <a href="/authors/resources/orcid/" target="_self" class style="opacity: 1.0;">Learn more about this requirement and registering for an ORCID number.</a> </p> <p><strong>How can I become a technical reviewer for <em>SPE Journal</em>?</strong><br> There are several <a href="/authors/peer-review/structure/" target="_self" class style="opacity: 1.0;">requirements</a> for serving as a technical reviewer, and the Editorial Review Committee, comprised of the Executive Editor and Associate Editors of <em>SPE Journal</em>, select reviewers from a pool of more than 2,500 candidates worldwide based on their qualifications under these requirements. Reviewers come from different professional backgrounds and from all levels of industry and academia. SPE recognizes outstanding reviewer efforts through our annual outstanding reviewer and A Peer Apart awards. If you are interested in serving as a technical reviewer and meet the requirements, please complete the <a href="http://connect.spe.org/volunteer/spe-volunteer-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">reviewer application</a>.</p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style>  <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-601880 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-601880"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> SPE Journal</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-601880" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-601868"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p><strong>How many journals does SPE publish, and what subjects do they cover?</strong><br> SPE currently publishes one journal (<em><a href="/publications/journals/" target="_self" class style="opacity: 1.0;">SPE Journal</a></em>) that covers seven major areas of research within petroleum engineering. View the <em>SPE Journal</em> coverage areas under <em>2. Determine which section is right for your paper</em> to select the most appropriate journal section for your paper. </p> <p><strong>How long does it take for a paper to be peer reviewed and published?</strong><br> Typically, it takes 30 days for a paper's decision to be rendered to the author; because SPE's Editorial Review Committee is comprised of volunteers, there may be occasions when a paper's review phase may exceed our preferred timeframe. We make every effort to ensure that our process is timely and that each paper receives a thorough and fair evaluation.</p> <p><strong>Which file formats are acceptable for journal submissions?</strong><br> PDF and Office 2007 or later files (e.g., docx) are acceptable file formats. We ask our TeX/LaTeX users to submit their manuscript in PDF format. We can receive your print-ready TeX/LaTeX package at the revisions stage.</p> <p><strong>Does <em>SPE Journal</em> follow a specific style format?</strong><br> <em>SPE Journal</em> largely follows the rules of style set forth in<em> The Chicago Manual of Style</em> (CMOS; 17th edition); however, there are areas in which SPE differs from CMOS. These differences are covered in the <a href="/media/filer_public/56/93/569358ad-7127-4af9-a8b1-573e5b8c1cac/style_guide_short_version-2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">SPE Technical Publications Style Guide</a>, which also includes a comprehensive glossary and reference examples.</p> <p><strong>Does <em>SPE Journal</em> have a paper length limit?</strong><br> <em>SPE Journal</em> does have a length limit for papers as of <strong>1 October 2021</strong>. Technical papers should be no more than <strong>10,000 words</strong>, including the abstract, main text, tables, figure captions, and appendices (but not including the title, affiliations, acknowledgments, nomenclature, or references). In addition, a maximum of <strong>20 figures</strong> that are sized half-page or smaller (full-page figures will be counted as two figures) will be allowed. We encourage authors to run a word count check before submission to avoid processing delays. Papers that exceed the length limit will be returned by SPE staff with a request to shorten the manuscript before the paper will be submitted for peer review. We also encourage authors to use the Supplementary Materials template (available in <a href="/authors/resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">Author Resources</a>) for additional data, figures, and tables that support the main paper. Supplements submitted with the paper for review will be later published with the accepted paper. Review papers <strong>do not</strong> have a length limit.</p> <p><strong>Does <em>SPE Journal</em> offer Open Access publication?</strong><strong></strong><br> SPE has adopted a hybrid approach to open access publication, offering both open access and traditional access-controlled articles. <strong><em>Traditional access-controlled articles will continue to be accepted without processing fees.</em></strong> As of 1 January 2022, authors submitting to <em>SPE Journal</em> may choose to pay an article publication charge (APC) of <strong>USD 2,500.00</strong> for open Access. SPE members will receive a <strong>USD 500.00</strong> discount, bringing the APC to<strong> USD 2000.00</strong>. Authors from low and lower-middle income economies (Group A and B; based on <a href="https://www.research4life.org/access/eligibility/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">Research4Life</a>’s classifications) will receive a 50% discount (APC of <strong>USD 1250.00</strong>). This cannot be combined with the SPE member discount. Open access articles will be published under a Creative Commons license term (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">CC-BY</a>). To make clear the separation between scientific editorial decision-making and economic considerations, the option to publish an article under open access is offered to corresponding authors after peer review and acceptance of an article for publication; payment is then required and must be received prior to online publication. If you would like your accepted paper to be open access, please contact <a href="mailto:peer@spe.org" target="_self" class style="opacity: 1.0;">peer@spe.org</a> for information and payment processing. <strong>Author Responsibilities under Open Access:</strong> SPE cannot advise authors on compliance with any requirements placed on them by their funder or employer regarding open access publication. In all cases, the author must verify that their chosen route to publication is in compliance. Since copyright holders might have policies against commercial reuse, authors that wish to have their article published via the open access CC-BY license should check to be sure that any material they use in their article that was not created by them may be published under the CC-BY license. SPE cannot advise on these issues, nor undertake negotiations with rights holders on the author's behalf. Also, authors are still bound by SPE’s Publication Policies; the Creative Commons licenses are not an endorsement for duplicate publication. </p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Can I submit a paper to <em>SPE Journal</em> if it hasn’t been presented at an SPE conference?</strong><br> SPE welcomes papers submitted directly for peer review. Prepare the paper for submission, then upload it to the online submission system. You must also submit a <a href="/authors/policies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">Temporary Transfer of Copyright</a>. For more information, view our <a href="https://www.spe.org/authors/docs/submit_pr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">step-by-step tutorial</a> on how to submit your paper.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Does <em>SPE Journal</em> feature special issues?</strong><br> SPE periodically publishes special issues that are devoted to topics of significant current interest in the upstream oil and gas industry. In the past, special issues replaced a regular issue of a journal, but the model has been updated to reflect real-time compilation. This means papers slated for a special issue will publish online as an article in press to be later paginated into a regular issue of the journal. At the same time, these papers will be compiled on the designated special issue page in the order of publication to <a href="https://www.onepetro.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">OnePetro</a> under their special issue topic. If you are interested in learning more about the special issue process or if you would like to submit a proposal, please contact <a href="mailto:peer@spe.org" target="_self" class style="opacity: 1.0;">peer@spe.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>Is <em>SPE Journal</em> available in printed format? </strong><br> <em>SPE Journal</em> is available exclusively in digital format through <a href="https://www.onepetro.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">OnePetro</a>, the industry’s largest multisociety online library. See “How do I subscribe to <em>SPE Journal</em>?” below or visit the OnePetro <a href="https://onepetro.org/pages/spemember" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">SPE Member Pricing and Benefits</a> page for more information.</p> <p><strong>How can I obtain a printed copy of my published paper?</strong><br> Because SPE has moved to online-only publication, we can no longer provide printed copies of your published paper; however, we can provide a PDF version upon request. If your paper was published before 2014, you may request a printed copy of your published paper by emailing <a href="mailto:peer@spe.org" target="_self" class style="opacity: 1.0;">peer@spe.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>How do I subscribe to <em>SPE Journal</em>?</strong><br> To subscribe to <em>SPE Journal</em>, visit our <a href="/publications/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class style="opacity: 1.0;">publications subscription</a> page. Subscription rates for SPE members are USD 160 for an annual subscription, with an additional USD 50 for access to the backfile of SPE’s journal content.</p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style>  <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-601896 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-601896"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> Conference Paper Proposals</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-601896" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-601868"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p><strong>Do I have to be an SPE member to submit a paper proposal?</strong><br> No, but you must have an SPE.org account. We do, however, encourage you to join SPE for various reasons.</p> <p><strong>What information are you looking for in a paper proposal?</strong><br> A proposal should demonstrate that your paper will:</p> <ol> <li>Contribute technically sound knowledge in a particular area of petroleum technology.</li> <li>Present new/novel knowledge or experience that has not been published previously.</li> <li>Not be commercial in nature and will not promote specific companies, products, or services.</li> </ol> <p>The proposal should include the following factual highlights:</p> <ol> <li>Objectives/Scope</li> <li>Methods, Procedures, Process</li> <li>Results, Observations, Conclusions</li> <li>Novel/Additive Information</li> </ol> <p><strong>Is there a word limit for paper proposals?</strong><br> The suggested limit of 225-450 words should not be constraining if the paper proposal is limited to the defined factual highlights.</p> <p><strong>In what languages can I submit my paper proposals?</strong><br> English is the official language for SPE conferences and publications.</p> <p><strong>When does the submission system close?</strong><br> The online submission system will always close at 11:59 p.m. US Central Time on the stated deadline date.</p> <p><strong>Did you receive my paper proposal submission? Where is my confirmation of paper proposal submission?</strong><br> The online manuscript system does not send an automated email confirmation. Upon finalizing a submission, you will see a summary page. At the bottom of the screen, you are given the option of sending a confirmation email to yourself (and/or the co-authors). We recommend that you send yourself and your co-authors the confirmation email. You may also print the summary page for your records.</p> <p><strong>How do I get a copy of my paper proposal submission?</strong><br> Upon finalizing your submission, you will see a summary page that includes the submitted proposal. You can print this page for your records using the link at the bottom of the screen.</p> <p><strong>What is the status of my paper proposal?</strong><br> SPE will notify each Presenting Author of the status (accepted or declined) of their submission after the program committee has completed the review and rating period and made their program selections.</p> <p><strong>Can I change my paper proposal? Can I change/add/remove author name(s)?</strong><br> Once you have finalized and submitted your proposal, the committee has immediate access to begin the review process. For this reason, a proposal cannot be changed after it has been finalized and submitted. If you need to make a change to the author list or a slight change to the title, you can do so during the manuscript submission stage (if accepted). If you need to change the presenting author, you will need to email the Program Lead for that conference.</p> <p><strong>Can I include a figure or photo in my paper proposal?</strong><br> Yes, you can upload a figure, table, or an image by clicking on the appropriate link during the sixth step of the submission process.</p> <p><strong>Can I withdraw my paper proposal after I have submitted it?</strong><br> Yes, please email the Program Lead for the conference to ask that your proposal be removed from consideration.</p> <p><strong>Can I submit my paper proposal to multiple conferences at the same time?</strong><br> No, per the <a href="https://www.spe.org/en/authors/policies/#conf">SPE Conference Dual Submission Policy</a>, authors are allowed to submit the same proposal to only one conference at a time.</p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style>  <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-601898 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-601898"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> Conference Papers</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-601898" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-601868"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p><strong>Where can I find my SPE manuscript number?</strong><br> If your proposal is accepted, the acceptance notification will contain your six-digit (SPE) or five-digit (OTC and IPTC) manuscript number (example: SPE-<strong>123456</strong>-MS or OTC-<strong>12345</strong>-MS).</p> <p><strong>What is the difference between control number and manuscript number? Which do I use on the manuscript?</strong><br> The control number is the unique identifier initially assigned to the submitted proposal. If accepted, the proposal is assigned an official manuscript number for publication; that number should be used in all communications regarding the manuscript and on the manuscript itself.</p> <p><strong>Is there a word or page limit for manuscripts?</strong><br> SPE does not have a page or word limit for manuscripts, but the average manuscript length is 8-12 pages (including figures and tables).</p> <p><strong>What is the No Paper, No Podium Policy?</strong><br> SPE meetings have a <a href="https://www.spe.org/en/authors/policies/#conf">No Paper, No Podium policy</a>. If a proposal is accepted to a conference, the author is required to submit a manuscript by the deadline date. If a manuscript is not submitted, the manuscript will be withdrawn from the program, and the author will not be allowed to present at the conference.</p> <p><strong>Can I change my manuscript title and/or authors?</strong><br> Yes; the manuscript title and author block can be edited during the manuscript upload process.</p> <p><strong>Can I change the version of the proposal in the manuscript?</strong><br> Yes; the revision must summarize the manuscript, stating significant new information and conclusions. However, if the proposal and/or the content of the manuscript differ significantly from the original proposal submission (which was reviewed and accepted by the program committee), the committee has the right to withdraw your manuscript from the program.</p> <p><strong>Can I list two companies/organizations in the author block? My company has changed; which company should I list on the manuscript?</strong><br> Only one company should be listed in the author block. If you have changed companies during the course of writing the manuscript, you should list the company in which the scope of the work was done. If you need to list a second/new company for legal reasons, place an asterisk by the company name in the author block, then place a footnote at the bottom of the front page listing the other company (example: *formerly with John Doe Consulting).</p> <p><strong>Do I include a biography in the manuscript?</strong><br> No biography is needed for technical manuscript presenters.</p> <p><strong>Should my manuscript be one column or two?</strong><br> Manuscripts should be submitted using the SPE template provided in the Author Kit and in a single-column format.</p> <p><strong>How/where should I place my figures and tables?</strong><br> Figures and tables should be placed directly after the first paragraph they are mentioned in. For more details, reference the <a href="https://www.spe.org/en/authors/resources/prepare-paper/">Preparing Your Technical Paper</a> instructions.</p> <p><strong>How and where do I list my references?</strong><br> References should be listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name at the bottom of the manuscript. Cite references within the text by placing the author's name and year in parentheses. For more details, reference the <a href="https://www.spe.org/en/authors/resources/prepare-paper/">Preparing Your Technical Paper</a> instructions.</p> <p><strong>Can I use company names and/or trade names in my manuscript?</strong><br> No; material of a commercial nature is unacceptable in an SPE technical manuscript. Generic descriptions should replace trade and company names.</p> <p><strong>In what languages can I submit my manuscript?</strong><br> English is the official language for SPE conferences and publications.</p> <p><strong>What is the Author Kit?</strong><br> The Author Kit is an online resource for all authors. It provides all presenting authors with deadline dates, forms, templates and manuscript and peer-review information. Each conference has its own specific Author Kit.</p> <p><strong>Where can I find the Author Kit?</strong><br> The link to the Author Kit can be found in the acceptance notification and manuscript upload notification, sent via email from the Program Lead. It is also available in the User Portal.</p> <p><strong>Where can I find the Transfer of Copyright (TOC) form or Paper Information Form (PIF)?</strong><br> All required forms can be found in the Author Kit. Each conference has its own specific Author Kit, so be sure to use the appropriate forms.</p> <p><strong>In what format should I submit my manuscript?</strong><br> The manuscript should be submitted using the Microsoft Word template (.docx) provided in the Author Kit.</p> <p><strong>Where can I find the manuscript template?</strong><br> The SPE manuscript template is provided in the Author Kit.</p> <p><strong>Can I use the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word?</strong><br> Authors may use the Track Changes feature in Word during their editing/review process, but all edits should be accepted and <em>Track Changes</em> should be turned off before uploading the file into the online system.</p> <p><strong>How/where do I upload my manuscript and/or forms?</strong><br> Manuscripts and forms should be uploaded into the online system using the link provided to the presenting (corresponding) author, sent via email by the Program Lead. Each manuscript has a unique upload link, so always look for the most recent communication from the Program Lead for the most up-to-date links and information.</p> <p><strong>Can I revise my manuscript after I have uploaded it to the system? Can I upload a draft of my manuscript now and revise it later?</strong><br> When you upload your manuscript (and forms), it should be the FINAL version, as there will not be an opportunity to revise any documents after you have completed the upload process. For more details, please reference the <a href="https://www.spe.org/en/authors/policies/#conf">Conference Manuscript Policies</a>.</p> <p><strong>The system will not allow me to upload all my forms – how do I proceed?</strong><br> The online manuscript system is configured to allow for one Manuscript file, one Paper Information Form file, one Presenting Author Transfer of Copyright, and up to five Transfer of Copyright Form files for co-authors. If you have more than five copyright forms, you should combine them into one document..</p> <p><strong>Why do I have to sign a transfer of copyright?</strong><br> SPE requires transfer of copyright for all our publications, including conference proceedings. This allows us to distribute publications throughout the world by print and electronic means, to create translations, and to reuse them in reprint collections. For more details on copyright and author/company rights, refer to the <a href="https://www.spe.org/en/authors/policies/">SPE Copyright Requirements</a>.</p> <p><strong>Who is authorized to sign the Transfer of Copyright form?</strong><br> The author, a manager, an officer, or a legal representative may sign the copyright form. For jointly authored manuscripts, each author should sign a separate form. However, one author may sign as authorized agent for the others.</p> <p><strong>Can my coauthor upload the manuscript? How?</strong><br> Only the presenting (corresponding) author can upload the manuscript, as each manuscript has a unique link associated to the presenting (corresponding) author for uploading purposes. If a coauthor wishes to upload the manuscript, then the authors need to contact the Program Lead to change the coauthor to presenting author, and a new upload link will be sent.</p> <p><strong>Can I withdraw my manuscript after I have submitted it? How do I do so?</strong><br> Yes; the author must email the Program Lead with their SPE manuscript number and the reason for withdrawal. </p> <p><strong>When is my manuscript due?</strong><br> The manuscript deadline date for each conference is stated in the acceptance notification sent to the presenting (corresponding) author, as well as in the Author Kit.</p> <p><strong>I am waiting on company/coauthor approvals. Can I get an extension on my manuscript?</strong><br> Extensions to the manuscript submission date are rarely granted and are handled on a case-by-case basis. If an extension is granted, it is usually given only for extenuating circumstances (such as legal reasons or erroneous data) and only for a few days. Authors are advised to begin obtaining the necessary company/partner approvals as soon as notice of acceptance is received.</p> <p><strong>Why is my manuscript due to SPE so early?</strong><br> While SPE does their best to set the submission deadline as far out as possible, there are hard deadlines we have to adhere to in order to process the papers into the final PDFs for mastering of the conference proceedings. In order have the conference proceedings available on OnePetro on the first day of the conference, tight deadlines are required.</p> <p><strong>Did you get my manuscript? Where is my confirmation of manuscript submission?</strong><br> After you have finalized your manuscript upload, you will receive a summary page. You should print this summary page for your records, an automated email confirmation is not sent from the system. </p> <p><strong>When does the manuscript upload link/system close?</strong><br> The online manuscript system will always close at 11:59 p.m. US Central Time on the stated deadline date.</p> <p><strong>When will my manuscript be available in OnePetro?</strong><br> Conference manuscripts presented at a conference are available from the multisociety online library OnePetro on the first day of the conference.</p> <p><strong>How is an Alternate/ePoster upgraded to a Technical Session presentation?</strong><br> Alternates are moved up into the associated technical session in the event of a withdrawal or no-show onsite.</p> <p><strong>Can I submit my conference manuscript for peer review/journal publication? How do I do so?</strong><br> After you have finalized your manuscript upload, you will receive a summary page. On the bottom of this summary page, there is a link to allow you to submit your manuscript for peer review or possible journal publication. This link is also available in the Author Kit as well as on the <a href="https://www.spe.org/en/authors/peer-review/">Peer-Review</a> webpage.</p> <p><strong>Can I publish/present my manuscript again?</strong><br> Per the <a href="https://www.spe.org/en/authors/policies/#conf">SPE Conference Dual Submission policy</a>, a manuscript previously presented at a conference and published in OnePetro may not be resubmitted for publication at another SPE conference. The author may present the subject matter at subsequent conferences at the invitation of the program committee, but the manuscript will not be included in the conference proceedings.</p> <p><strong>I’ve submitted my manuscript and made changes to my title/author block, but the website does not match what I submitted. When will it be updated?</strong><br> Title and author changes made in the system are not automatically displayed on the website. Updates will be made when the content is published to the website.</p> <p><strong>Does SPE check conference papers for plagiarism?</strong><br> Yes. In an effort to further improve SPE’s technical quality standards, we will be implementing a plagiarism check on all conference papers. The new procedure includes a two-fold plagiarism check during the submission process. The first step provides the author with a one-time, complimentary check prior to submission. A link to a plagiarism report will be provided, allowing any flagged issues to be rectified prior the final submission.</p> <p>Upon final submission, all papers will automatically be run through a plagiarism check. Any paper flagged for plagiarism will be evaluated by SPE’s Technical Quality Manager. If there is a finding of overt plagiarism, the paper will be pulled from the program and reviewed by the Code of Conduct Review committee. Plagiarism offenses may result in suspension or loss of membership to SPE. 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This information is provided to you in the notification sent via email from the Conference Lead.</p> <p><strong>In which languages can I submit and/or make my presentation?</strong><br> English is the official language for SPE conferences and publications. However, some conferences offer the option of presenting in another language, and translators are provided. In these cases, this option is stated in the author instructions and materials.</p> <p><strong>Where can I find the presentation template?</strong><br> A PowerPoint template is available in the Author Kit for each conference. Each conference has its own specific Author Kit, so be sure to use the appropriate template.</p> <p><strong>Do I have to use the presentation template? My company insists that we use the company presentation template – what should I do?</strong><br> You are required to use the SPE template for the first and last slides of your presentation. 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