International Journal of Allergy
Advancing immunological understanding of hypersensitivity reactions, allergic mechanisms, and immune system responses through rigorous peer-reviewed research
The International Journal of Allergy (IJA) serves as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research on the immunological mechanisms underlying allergic diseases and hypersensitivity reactions. As a peer-reviewed, open access journal, IJA publishes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case reports, editorials, and short communications that illuminate the complex interplay between immune system components and allergic responses.
Our mission is to bridge fundamental immunology with translational insights, fostering scientific dialogue between laboratory researchers, clinical immunologists, and allergy specialists. IJA welcomes investigations spanning molecular immunology, cellular mechanisms, immune biomarker discovery, and mechanistic studies that advance understanding of allergic pathophysiology.
Core Research Focus
IJA maintains a disciplined focus on immunological mechanisms of allergy, emphasizing research that elucidates how immune system dysfunction leads to hypersensitivity. Our scope encompasses the molecular, cellular, and systemic immune processes that characterize allergic responses.
Immune Cell Biology
Mast cell degranulation, basophil activation, eosinophil function, T cell polarization (Th1/Th2 balance), regulatory T cell mechanisms, and dendritic cell antigen presentation in allergic contexts.
Antibody & Immunoglobulin Research
IgE synthesis and regulation, IgG4 responses, antibody-antigen interactions, B cell activation pathways, and humoral immunity in hypersensitivity reactions.
Hypersensitivity Mechanisms
Type I-IV hypersensitivity pathways, immediate and delayed allergic reactions, complement activation, immune complex formation, and cytokine-mediated inflammatory cascades.
Immunological Signaling
Fc?RI receptor signaling, cytokine networks (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13), chemokine-mediated cell recruitment, JAK-STAT pathways, and intracellular signaling cascades in allergic inflammation.
Allergen Immunology
Allergen structure and immunogenicity, epitope mapping, cross-reactivity patterns, allergen processing and presentation, and molecular characteristics that trigger immune responses.
Immune Biomarkers
Discovery and validation of immunological biomarkers for allergic sensitization, disease severity assessment, immune profiling techniques, and mechanistic endpoints for research studies.
Why Publish With IJA?
- Rigorous Peer Review: Expert immunologists evaluate scientific merit, methodological rigor, and mechanistic insights
- Rapid Publication: Efficient editorial processes ensure timely dissemination of important discoveries
- Open Access Impact: Creative Commons licensing maximizes global accessibility and citation potential
- Multidisciplinary Integration: Welcome research bridging molecular immunology, cellular biology, and translational science
- COPE Standards: Adherence to Committee on Publication Ethics guidelines ensures research integrity
- Global Visibility: Broad indexing in academic databases and search platforms
- Ethical Excellence: Transparent peer review, conflict of interest disclosure, and data integrity verification
- Author Support: Responsive editorial assistance throughout the submission process
Scope Definition: Immunology Focus
IJA prioritizes immunological mechanisms over clinical management. We seek research that explains how the immune system generates allergic responses rather than how to treat allergic patients.
In Scope: Immune pathway analysis, mechanistic studies of hypersensitivity, cellular immunology experiments, biomarker discovery, molecular immunology, animal models of allergic inflammation.
Out of Scope: Clinical treatment protocols, pharmaceutical efficacy trials, patient management guidelines, therapeutic dosing studies, clinical outcome research without mechanistic focus.
Publication Process
Submission
Authors submit manuscripts via our online portal or email system, ensuring all methodological details and immunological rationale are clearly articulated.
Initial Screening
Editorial team evaluates scope fit, scientific quality, ethical compliance, and methodological soundness before peer review assignment.
Expert Peer Review
Independent immunology experts assess mechanistic insights, experimental design, data interpretation, and contribution to understanding allergic immunity.
Editorial Decision
Editors synthesize reviewer feedback and render decisions focused on scientific merit and advancement of immunological knowledge.
Revision & Acceptance
Authors address reviewer concerns with point-by-point responses; revised manuscripts undergo expedited re-evaluation.
Publication
Accepted articles receive DOI assignment, professional copyediting, and immediate online publication with open access.
Article Types & Guidelines
IJA publishes diverse article formats to accommodate various research contributions:
Original Research
Novel immunological investigations using experimental models, cellular assays, molecular techniques, or animal studies that advance mechanistic understanding.
Review Articles
Comprehensive syntheses of current knowledge on specific immunological mechanisms, critical analysis of literature, and identification of knowledge gaps.
Case Reports
Reports of unusual immunological presentations with mechanistic insights, rare allergic phenomena, or immune response patterns that illuminate pathophysiology.
Short Communications
Brief reports of preliminary findings, novel methodologies, or hypothesis-generating observations in allergy immunology.
Ethical Standards & Research Integrity
IJA upholds the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing, aligned with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and international best practices:
- Human Subject Research: Requires institutional ethics approval, informed consent documentation, and adherence to Helsinki Declaration principles
- Animal Research: Mandates IACUC or equivalent approval, adherence to ARRIVE guidelines, and justification for animal model selection
- Conflict of Interest: Full disclosure of financial relationships, research funding sources, and potential biases
- Data Integrity: Original data availability, prohibition of image manipulation, and transparency in statistical analysis
- Authorship Criteria: ICMJE standards for authorship contribution, acknowledgment of collaborators, and prevention of ghost authorship
Open Access & Licensing
All IJA articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction with proper attribution. This maximizes research impact and facilitates knowledge translation.
Authors retain copyright while granting IJA first publication rights. Articles are immediately accessible without subscription barriers, supporting equitable access to immunological research globally.
Indexing & Visibility
IJA is indexed in major academic databases and scholarly platforms, ensuring broad visibility for published research. Our commitment to quality, ethical publishing, and scientific rigor positions IJA articles for high discoverability among immunology researchers, allergy specialists, and translational scientists worldwide.
