Information For Authors

Thank you for considering submitting your work to our journal. We are committed to providing a rigorous, transparent, and efficient peer review process for all authors.

Submission Process

1

Prepare

Prepare your manuscript according to our author guidelines

2

Submit

Submit your manuscript through our online system

3

Review

Your manuscript undergoes rigorous double-blind peer review

4

Publish

Accepted articles are published immediately as open access

Author Guidelines

Please ensure your manuscript adheres to the following guidelines before submission:

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere
  • All manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review
  • Use the provided manuscript template for formatting
  • Include a structured abstract of 250-300 words
  • Provide 3-5 keywords relevant to your work
  • Ensure all authors have approved the final version
  • Disclose any competing interests
  • Obtain necessary permissions for any third-party material

Article Types

Original Research

Full-length articles presenting original research findings. Recommended length: 6,000-10,000 words.

Review Article

Comprehensive reviews of recent advances in a specific field. Recommended length: 8,000-12,000 words.

Short Communication

Brief reports of significant preliminary findings. Recommended length: 2,000-4,000 words.

Perspective

Opinion pieces on emerging topics and future directions. Recommended length: 2,000-3,000 words.

Article Processing Charges

Special Launch Offer

$490 USD

Valid for all manuscripts submitted before December 31, 2026

The Article Processing Charge (APC) covers the costs of:

  • Rigorous peer review process
  • Professional copyediting and typesetting
  • Immediate open access publication
  • Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assignment
  • Global distribution and indexing
  • Permanent archiving in LOCKSS and CLOCKSS

Copyright & Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY).

This license allows anyone to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the average review time?

A: We aim to provide a first decision within 4-6 weeks of submission.

Q: Is there a submission fee?

A: No, there is no submission fee. The APC is only charged upon acceptance of the manuscript.

Q: Do you offer fee waivers?

A: Yes, we offer fee waivers and discounts for authors from low-income countries and those with limited funding. Please contact the editorial office for more information.

Q: Can I submit a manuscript that has been posted on a preprint server?

A: Yes, we accept manuscripts that have been posted on preprint servers such as arXiv, bioRxiv, or medRxiv.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the submission process, please contact the Editorial Office at:

[email protected]