For authors
How do I submit a manuscript?
Open Author Guidelines, choose the journal from the list and press Go to submission page. It takes you to that journal's online submission system.
Is there a fee to publish?
Each journal sets its own publication charges, if any. They are given on the journal's Guidelines page; for anything unclear, write to us through Contact Us before you submit.
How long does peer review take?
Manuscripts that are not suitable are usually declined within a few days. Reviewers are normally given 21 days, so a first decision typically follows within a few weeks of submission. See Peer Review Process.
What kind of peer review do the journals use?
Double-blind review by at least two independent experts: reviewers and authors do not know each other's identity.
How can I follow my manuscript?
Sign in to the journal's submission system with the account you submitted from. It shows the status of your manuscript, and every decision is also sent by email.
Can I submit the same manuscript to more than one journal?
No. A manuscript must not be under consideration anywhere else while it is with one of our journals. See Publication Ethics.
Who owns the copyright, and how can my article be reused?
Articles are open access and, unless an article states otherwise, published under CC BY 4.0: anyone may share and adapt them with credit to the authors. See Journal Policies.
For readers
Are the articles free to read?
Yes. Every article is free to read and download, with no subscription or registration.
How do I hear about new articles?
Subscribe to the newsletter at the foot of any page, or follow our RSS feeds for all journals or one journal.
How do I find articles on a topic?
Use the search box at the top of every page, or Advanced Search to filter by journal, year, section, author or keyword.
Where are the journals indexed?
Each journal lists its indexing services on its own Indexing page, linked from the journal's menu.
Reviewers, editors and journal owners
How can I become a reviewer?
Write to us through Contact Us, choose the journal, and tell us your field, your institution and a link to your publications or ORCID record.
How do I report an error or an ethics concern about an article?
Write to us through Contact Us with the article's title or DOI and what you found. Concerns are handled as described in our Publication Ethics statement.
Can I publish my own journal on jrnls.org?
Yes, at low cost. Tell us about your journal on Publish your Journal and we will contact you with a quote.