Submit Special Issue
Special issues provide a focused venue for cytokine research within a defined theme and curated expert oversight.
All submissions follow the same rigorous peer review standards as regular journal issues.
Why Researchers Trust Us
Fast Publication
Average 4 weeks to first decision, 3 weeks to publication after acceptance
Expert Review
35+ editorial board members specializing in cytokine biology and immunology
Global Reach
Research disseminated to immunology professionals in 45+ countries immediately
Rigorous Standards
Double-blind peer review ensuring highest scientific quality and reproducibility
Journal at a Glance
International Journal of Cytokine publishes research that advances understanding of immune signaling, inflammation, and translational immunology. The journal emphasizes rigorous methodology, clear reporting, and clinical relevance to support evidence based care.
Our publishing model combines rapid editorial triage with expert peer review so that cytokine research can move from discovery to application efficiently.
- Peer reviewed open access journal focused on cytokine science.
- Double blind peer review and structured editorial decisions.
- DOI assignment and metadata delivery for discoverability.
- Global readership across immunology and clinical communities.
Quality and Transparency Commitment
Quality assurance is embedded throughout the IJCY workflow. Editorial screening, ethical checks, and reviewer guidance ensure that published results are credible, reproducible, and clinically meaningful.
Authors receive clear decision letters and detailed revision guidance, helping them improve manuscripts and communicate findings with precision.
- Structured reviewer criteria and decision templates.
- Integrity checks for originality and data clarity.
- Transparent timelines and consistent communication.
Why Submit to a Special Issue
Special issues connect your work with related studies and increase visibility among a concentrated readership. Articles are promoted as part of the issue collection.
IJCY ensures consistent editorial standards and transparent review timelines.
Submission Requirements
- Select the correct special issue during submission.
- Follow IJCY formatting and ethical standards.
- Include a cover note referencing the issue theme.
- Provide data availability and conflict disclosures.
Article Types Accepted
Special issues welcome the same manuscript categories as regular submissions when aligned with the theme.
- Original research articles.
- Systematic reviews and meta analyses.
- Short communications and brief reports.
- Perspectives and focused commentaries.
Submission Steps
1
Confirm Fit with the special issue scope and topic list.
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Prepare the manuscript using IJCY author guidelines.
3
Submit through the IJCY submission portal.
4
Track review progress and respond to revisions.
After Submission
Editors confirm scope alignment and may request additional information before review begins. Clear communication supports the issue timeline and production schedule.
Accepted articles publish online immediately and are grouped into the issue collection.
Early acceptance can increase visibility as the collection builds.
Submission Tips
Emphasize how your findings advance the special issue theme. Clear titles and targeted keywords improve discoverability within the issue collection.
If your study relates to multiple issue topics, mention this in the cover letter to help editors assign reviewers efficiently.
Early submissions often receive earlier visibility as the issue page is updated on a rolling basis.
Respond quickly to revision requests to stay aligned with issue timelines.
Special Issue Support
Need Help with Fit
Contact the editorial office to confirm special issue scope and submission timing.
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