Information For Authors

Welcome to the Journal of Translational Research!

We are excited to have you consider submitting your research to Journal of Translational Research, a leading journal in the field of translational medicine. Our mission is to bridge the gap between laboratory-based discoveries and their application in clinical settings. We offer a platform to share innovative and impactful research that advances the field of biomedical sciences, from basic science to clinical practice.

Why Publish in Journal of Translational Research?

• High-Quality Review Process: All manuscripts undergo a triple-blind peer review process by experts in the field of translational medicine, ensuring that only the highest-quality research is published. The peer review process is thorough, constructive, and designed to improve the quality and impact of your manuscript.

• Global Visibility: As an open-access journal, all published articles are freely available to researchers, clinicians, and institutions worldwide. This maximizes the exposure of your work and its impact on the scientific community and beyond.

• Multidisciplinary Audience: Your research will reach a broad audience that spans the continuum of translational research, including scientists, clinicians, industry professionals, and policy makers. Our journal is designed to appeal to a diverse readership engaged in moving scientific discoveries from the laboratory to the clinic.

• Timely Publication: We strive for efficient turnaround times, with a goal of providing authors with peer review feedback within 4 to 6 weeks of submission. Accepted manuscripts are published quickly to ensure that your research is available as soon as possible.

How to Submit:

1. Prepare Your Manuscript: Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript complies with our submission guidelines. This includes adhering to the proper formatting, referencing style, and submission requirements for figures, tables, and supplementary materials. Our detailed manuscript preparation guidelines are available on the journal’s website.

2. Online Submission System: Manuscripts should be submitted through our online submission platform. Authors will need to create an account, upload their manuscript, and provide any required additional files (e.g., figures, data, supplementary materials).

3. Types of Articles Accepted: The journal publishes the following types of articles:

   • Original Research Articles: Novel, experimental or clinical findings.
   • Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of specific topics in translational medicine.
   • Clinical Trials: Reports of clinical trial results and their translational significance.
   • Short Communications/Letters to the Editor: Brief articles that present preliminary findings, opinions, or responses to published research.
   • Case Studies: Detailed examinations of specific cases with translational implications.

Ethical Considerations:

• Authorship and Contributions: All authors listed on the manuscript must have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. Corresponding authors are responsible for ensuring that all co-authors approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence the content or interpretation of the research. This includes funding sources, affiliations, or other relationships that could be perceived as conflicts of interest.

• Human and Animal Ethics: For studies involving human participants or animals, authors must provide evidence of ethical approval from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board (IRB). The study must also comply with principles of informed consent for human subjects and ethical guidelines for animal welfare.

• Plagiarism and Duplicate Submission: All manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism. Manuscripts that have been previously published or are under consideration by other journals will not be accepted. Authors should ensure that they properly cite all sources used in their manuscript.

Publication Fees:

• Open Access Fee: As an open-access journal, we require authors to pay a publication fee to cover the costs of making their article freely accessible to all readers. This fee covers editorial services, peer review, production, and hosting of your article.

• Waivers and Discounts: Authors who are unable to pay the publication fee due to financial constraints or those from low-income countries may apply for a fee waiver or discount. Please contact the editorial office to inquire about eligibility for fee reductions before submitting your manuscript.

Post-Submission:

• Peer Review Process: Once submitted, your manuscript will undergo a triple-blind peer review process. Reviewers will evaluate your work based on scientific merit, originality, relevance, clarity, and methodological rigor.

• Revisions: After review, authors may be required to revise their manuscript based on the reviewers’ comments. The journal provides constructive feedback that helps authors improve the quality and impact of their work.

• Publication Decision: Based on the reviewer feedback, the editor will decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised (minor or major revisions), or rejected. Authors will receive feedback and detailed suggestions for revisions if required.

After Acceptance:

• Fast Track Publishing: Once your manuscript is accepted, it will undergo the necessary editorial processing, including proofreading and formatting. We aim to publish accepted articles quickly, ensuring they are made available as soon as possible.

• Data Sharing and Availability: Authors are encouraged to provide access to the raw data, supplementary materials, and any datasets associated with their research. Data sharing enhances transparency and reproducibility. A Data Availability Statement should be included in the manuscript if applicable.

• Promotion of Published Work: Once published, your article will be freely available to researchers worldwide. The journal will actively promote your article through social media, email newsletters, and journal platforms.