International Journal of Cell
Illuminating the Molecular Architecture of Life
The International Journal of Cell (IJC) publishes peer-reviewed research that elucidates fundamental cellular mechanisms, molecular pathways, and gene regulatory networks. As an open-access platform, IJC connects molecular biologists, cellular biochemists, geneticists, and systems biologists investigating the molecular foundations of cellular function, organization, and regulation.
We champion rigorous experimental design, reproducible methodologies, and transparent reporting. By prioritizing mechanistic insight over clinical application, IJC creates a focused forum for discoveries that define how genes are expressed, proteins interact, signaling cascades operate, and cellular systems self-organize. Our editorial commitment to rapid peer review and immediate open access ensures that molecular insights reach the global research community without delay.
Research Scope: Molecular Mechanisms & Cellular Systems
Gene Expression & Regulation
Transcriptional control, chromatin remodeling, epigenetic modifications, RNA processing, splicing mechanisms, and translational regulation at the molecular level.
Signal Transduction Pathways
Receptor-ligand interactions, second messenger systems, kinase cascades, phosphorylation networks, and molecular signaling dynamics.
Protein Structure & Interactions
Protein folding, post-translational modifications, protein-protein interactions, complex assembly, and structural biology approaches.
Cell Cycle & Division
Molecular regulators of cell cycle progression, checkpoint mechanisms, mitotic machinery, chromosome dynamics, and replication control.
Cellular Metabolism
Metabolic pathway regulation, enzyme kinetics, metabolite sensing, bioenergetic mechanisms, and metabolic flux analysis.
Genomics & Proteomics
High-throughput sequencing, mass spectrometry, protein identification, systems-level molecular profiling, and multi-omics integration.
Organelle Function
Molecular mechanisms governing mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, nucleus, and organelle crosstalk at the biochemical level.
Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Death
Apoptosis pathways, autophagy machinery, necroptosis signaling, and molecular determinants of cell survival versus death.
Cytoskeletal Dynamics
Actin, tubulin, and intermediate filament regulation, motor protein function, mechanotransduction at the molecular level.
Why Molecular Biologists Choose IJC
Rapid Expert Review
Specialized peer review by molecular biology experts ensuring methodological rigor and mechanistic clarity.
Data Transparency
Support for supplementary protocols, raw data deposition, and reproducibility documentation.
Global Visibility
Immediate worldwide access via open-access publishing, comprehensive indexing, and citation tracking.
Methodological Focus
Emphasis on experimental design, controls, statistical analysis, and molecular technique validation.
Open Science Commitment
All IJC articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This ensures unrestricted access to molecular biology research while authors retain copyright. Readers can freely download, distribute, and build upon published findings with appropriate attribution.
We support preprint deposition, data sharing via public repositories, and transparent reporting of materials and methods to advance reproducibility in molecular and cellular research.
Streamlined Publication Process
From Submission to Publication
- Online Submission: Submit manuscripts through our digital platform with comprehensive formatting guidelines and molecular biology-specific templates.
- Editorial Screening: Rapid assessment of scope fit, experimental design, and molecular significance within 5 days.
- Peer Review: Expert evaluation focusing on mechanistic insight, data quality, statistical rigor, and reproducibility.
- Revision: Constructive feedback with clear methodological guidance and opportunities for data clarification.
- Final Decision: Transparent decision-making with detailed reviewer comments and revision recommendations.
- Production: Professional copyediting and online publication within 48 hours of acceptance.
Editorial Excellence
IJC is guided by an editorial board of distinguished molecular biologists and cellular biochemists from leading research institutions worldwide. Our editors maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity, prioritize mechanistic rigor, and provide constructive feedback to advance molecular discovery.
We are committed to ethical research practices, adherence to COPE guidelines, and transparent handling of all submissions.
Share Your Molecular Discoveries
Submit your research to IJC and contribute to advancing fundamental understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms. Join a global community of molecular biologists advancing life science research.
Contact the Editorial Office
For inquiries about manuscript suitability, submission guidelines, or editorial processes:
Email: [email protected]
Our editorial team responds promptly to all author inquiries.
