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Submit a Manuscript
Send your manuscript to the Journal of Biosemiotic Research through one of the routes below.
Three ways to submit
- ManuscriptZone
Primary route. The publisher's online submission and review system: register or sign in, choose the Journal of Biosemiotic Research and upload the manuscript files. - Simple manuscript submission form
Alternative route. A single-page form that opens with the Journal of Biosemiotic Research selected. - info@openaccesspub.org
Assisted route, where permitted. For authors who cannot use either online route: send the manuscript files with a cover letter to the editorial office.
Authors must use only one submission route for the same manuscript.
What the journal publishes
JBSR accepts the article types below. Requirements for each are given in the Instructions for Authors.
- Original Research
- Theoretical Contribution
- Review
- Methods
- Short Communication
- Commentary
Checklist
Have these ready when you submit.
- A manuscript file in Word (.docx) format, with line numbers for reviewers
- A title page with all authors, affiliations, and ORCID iDs where available
- A cover letter stating the article type and why the work suits the journal
- Declarations of funding and conflicts of interest; ethics approval and consent where applicable; and a data-availability statement for empirical research (theoretical papers and Commentaries do not require study approvals or a data statement)
- Figures, tables, and any supplementary files
What happens next
Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request.
The article processing charge is USD 1,200, payable only after acceptance. Withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy. Fee-relief inquiries are considered case by case; contact the editorial office before or at submission.
All submissions undergo initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the journal's scope and minimum requirements proceed to independent peer review.