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Prepare your manuscript for Scientific Reports.
Review the checklist, choose your article type, and turn your draft into a cleaner submission package.
Guidelines checked Checked 2026-07-09
Article types
Article
Registered Report
Readiness checklist
Abstract length
Keyword limit
Data availability statement
Author contributions
Competing interests
Figure and table limits
What your package checks
Abstract: 200 words
Paper: 4,500 words
Keywords: Up to 6 keywords
References: Nature numeric
Cover letter: requested
Declarations: Data availability, Author contributions, Competing interests, Ethics
Source transparency
This preparation guide uses published journal-specific author requirements. Journal instructions can change, so authors should complete a final review before submission.
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