Journal of Molecular Science

Author Guidelines

Journal of Molecular Science welcomes submissions from researchers, academicians, and professionals in the field of biomedical and molecular sciences. To maintain scientific integrity, clarity, and high-quality publications, all authors are required to follow the guidelines outlined below. These instructions ensure that submissions meet the journal’s ethical, formatting, and technical requirements while maintaining a smooth and transparent review process.
1. General Submission Guidelines
• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration in any other journal.
• All submissions should be in English and written in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner.
• Authors must ensure that the research adheres to ethical standards and does not contain plagiarized, falsified, or misleading data.
• Proper citations and references must be provided for all previously published work.


2. Manuscript Structure and Formatting
The manuscript should be structured into the following sections:
• Title Page: Clearly mention the title, author names, affiliations, and contact details.
• Abstract: A concise summary of the study (150–250 words) highlighting the objective, methods, results, and conclusion.
• Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords for indexing and discoverability.
• Introduction: Background, objectives, and significance of the study.
• Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology to ensure reproducibility.
• Results and Discussion: Clear presentation of findings with proper interpretation.
• Conclusion: Summary of key findings and future research directions.
• References: Must follow a standard citation format (e.g., APA, Vancouver, or Harvard).


3. Figures, Tables, and Illustrations
• All figures and tables should be clear, high-resolution, and properly labeled.
• Each figure/table should have a title and caption with appropriate references in the text.
• Graphs and illustrations must be in standard formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or EPS).


4. Ethical Considerations
• All authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources (if any).
• Research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to ethical guidelines and have institutional approval.
• Authors must ensure that informed consent has been obtained from human participants where applicable.


5. Plagiarism and Copyright Policy
• The manuscript must be free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.
• All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software before review.
• are required to transfer copyright to the journal upon acceptance while retaining rights for non-commercial use.


6. Peer Review and Revision Process
• All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness and quality.
• Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript based on reviewer feedback.
• Revisions should be submitted within the specified deadline with a detailed response to reviewers.


7. Article Processing Charges (APC)
• The Journal of Molecular Science follows an Open Access model, requiring authors to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover editorial, peer-review, and publication costs.
• Details regarding APCs will be communicated upon acceptance of the manuscript.


8. Submission Procedure
• Manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal’s submission system or via email as per the journal's instructions.
• A cover letter must accompany the submission, stating the significance of the research and confirming that all authors have approved the manuscript.