CIRP Annals Template
Get your CIRP Annals paper right the first time: a ready-made structure with the right abstract and citations, so editors see your science, not formatting slips.
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How to Use the CIRP Annals Template | A Step-by-Step Guide
Authored by Sumalatha Gangadhar | Published on 3 August, 2026
Submitting to CIRP Annals goes smoothly when your draft already matches the journal's own rules. Editors screen new manuscripts against the CIRP Annals guide for authors before peer review, so formatting, structure, and required statements should be right on the first draft rather than repaired during upload. This template sets that structure up for you.
What is the CIRP Annals Template?
It is a manuscript shell aligned to CIRP Annals. It covers front matter, the abstract the journal expects, a body organized to the journal's article types, and a reference list in the journal's required style. Confirm current scope and article types on the CIRP Annals journal page before you draft.
What's actually in a CIRP Ann submission:
Prepare the title, authors, affiliations, and ORCID iDs. Write the abstract to the journal's rule and word limit, organize the body to the article type, and apply the required reference style from the first citation. Complete every declaration (ethics, competing interests, funding, data availability) the CIRP Annals guide for authors lists, and cite figures and tables in order.
What separates a clean submission from one that gets kicked back:
The common failure modes are formatting or reference style that does not match the guide for authors, missing required statements, and an incomplete portal checklist. Clear all three against the CIRP Annals guide for authors before you submit.
What does this CIRP Annals Template include?
The shell mirrors what editorial staff check first: article-type fit, the abstract rules, required declarations, and the journal's reference style. For more detail see the author resources. When your draft is ready, upload it through Editorial Manager.
Steps to Use This Template with SciSpace Agent
- Click Start Writing on this page. The SciSpace Agent prompt screen opens with the template loaded.
- Use the loaded template, or upload a version your group already uses for CIRP Ann.
- Edit the prompt with your topic and article type, and note any requirement from the CIRP Annals guide for authors.
- Run the prompt. The agent drafts into the correct structure and reference style.
- Use View Outputs to verify required statements and formatting are present.
- Export and submit through Editorial Manager.
CIRP Annals Template Structure at a Glance
| Element | CIRP Ann requirement |
|---|---|
| Abstract | 100 words maximum. Should provide a brief summary of the contents of the paper. No specific structure (structured vs unstructured) or mandatory headings stated. No differentiation by article type mentioned |
| Main text | 4 pages for the body of the paper itself (with title page, figures and tables included) + 0.5 page maximum for references = 4.5 printed pages total in typeset format. In exceptional cases, the Editorial Committee may accept papers of up to 6 pages with a Letter of Justification. Four printed pages is approximately 4,200 words without figures or tables (approximately 600 words on the title page and 1,200 on three subsequent pages). Figures/tables reduce word count pro rata based on space occupied |
| Declarations | Ethics approval/consent as applicable; competing interests; funding; data availability |
| Figures/tables | Publication-ready; cited in order |
| Supplemental | Upload separately when used |
| Keywords | Three keywords required. The first two keywords must be taken from the latest CIRP List of Keywords. The last keyword may be taken from the list or may be freely chosen by the author |
| References | Numbered citation style. For publications in Vol. 1 of the Annals, references must be listed in order of citation in the paper text, numbered chronologically: [1] [2] [3]. Cite references in the body of the paper using the number in square brackets [1]. Format: Last name, initial, year of publication, full paper title, journal name, volume, first and last page. Use only common abbreviations in journal names |
| Peer review | - The guide describes a review process involving the Editorial Committee (EC) and STC Officers with four independent reviews (by STC Chair, Vice-Chair, and two EC members), but does not explicitly state whether the review is single-blind, double-blind, triple-blind, or open |
| Submission | www.editorialmanager.com/cirp |
Quick Tips for Using the CIRP Annals Template
Read the CIRP Annals guide for authors once before drafting and once before upload. Draft the abstract after results are stable. Set the reference style before adding citations. Keep a cover letter that states your contribution and fit to CIRP Annals in under a page.
Best Practices
Skim two or three recent CIRP Ann papers to calibrate depth and figure style. Make the novelty clear in the first two pages. Deposit data and code when the policy on the CIRP Annals journal page requires it. Disclose any preprint or conference version with identifiers in the cover letter.
Before You Submit: Final Check
Do one focused pass against the CIRP Annals guide for authors: scope, length, reference style, required declarations, and figure quality. Then submit through Editorial Manager.
