Downloads
Templates, guidelines, and forms for JERA authors
All templates are provided free of charge. Using the official template ensures your manuscript meets JERA's formatting requirements and reduces the likelihood of a desk rejection for formatting issues.
Manuscript Templates
Cover Letter & Agreements
Author Cover Letter Template
DOCX · 90 KB
Suggested cover letter structure with required declarations and disclosure statements.
CC BY 4.0 Author License Agreement
DOCX · 89 KB
Author license agreement, executed upon acceptance — not required at submission.
Publishing Agreement Template
DOCX · 107 KB
Publishing agreement template for contributions to collected works.
Guidelines & Policies
Author Guidelines
DOCX · 93 KB
Complete JERA author guidelines including formatting requirements, reference style, and research-integrity policies.
Author Fee Policy
DOCX · 88 KB
Publication charges, optional fast-review fee, and waiver/concession policy.
Figure Preparation Guide
DOCX · 94 KB
Technical requirements for figure resolution, file formats, labeling, and colour specifications.
Reviewer Evaluation Form
DOCX · 88 KB
Standard peer review evaluation form used by JERA reviewers — a useful reference for authors.
Need Additional Support?
If you require a template format not listed here, or if you have questions about manuscript preparation, please contact the editorial office.
Contact Editorial Office