Login Help / FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I register?
To register, please go here:https://plaio.org/index.php/home/user/register?source=
Once there, fill out the required information to create your PLAIO profile. Once finished, press “register.”
You will then receive a confirmation email to you at the email address you provided. From there, please follow the instructions in that email to activate your new account. *If you do not see a confirmation email, please wait a few minutes and/or check your spam folder.*
2. How do I log in?
To log in, please go to: www.plaio.org, where you will see a “Login” option in the top right corner of the blue PLAIO header banner.
Then, you’ll be prompted to enter your username or email and password. Once you have filled out both the username and password fields, click the “Login” button right next to the “Register” button. If you have trouble remembering your login information, you can click on “Forgot your password” to help you retrieve this information.
After you have validated your new account and have logged in, please go to “Profile” to select your role for PLAIO. Once there, you’ll have the option to check “Reader,” “Author,” or “Reviewer.” You can also select all three. Then, click “Save.” See screenshot below.
3. How do I submit a PLAIO article?
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in Microsoft Word or RTF document file format.
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, following APA (7th edition) style for all references.
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Include an AI statement as a separate file. This statement names: the specific AI tool and, where relevant, its version number; the task the tool performed, such as editing or code drafting; the extent of use, from a single check to substantial drafting; and includes a statement that a human author verified the output. If no AI was used, please state that.
https://plaio.org/index.php/home/about/submissions
Once there, you’ll see a “Make a new submission” hyperlink under the main heading. Click on that. You’ll be prompted to log in if you are not already. Once you are logged in, you’ll see the following submission form.
Please read our Submission Guidelines and fill in all the required information. Once you have filled out the form, you will then press “Begin Submission.”
You will then be prompted to provide the following information for your PLAIO submission: Title, Keywords, and Abstract. After, you will be prompted to upload your PLAIO submission, AI statement, and any other files the PLAIO Editorial team may need to evaluate your submission. Press the blue “continue” button once finished with this section.
Afterward, you’ll be prompted to add details for all contributors to this submission. If a contributor can not be contacted by email because they must remain anonymous or do not have an email account, please do not enter a fake email address. You can add information about this contributor in a message to the editor at a later step in the submission process. Press the blue “continue” button once finished with this section.
Then, you’ll be asked if you have any additional comments for the Editorial Team that you believe may help them evaluate your submission. Press the blue “continue” button once finished with this section.
Finally, you will be prompted to review your entire submission. Please remember to read and then check the copyright statement box before submitting, as this confirms you have agreed to the copyright statement. Once finished, press “Submit.” The Editorial Team will reach out with any questions or concerns.
