About the International Journal of Structural Biology
A peer-reviewed, open access journal advancing the molecular architecture of life — from atomic resolution to macromolecular assemblies that define cellular function.
Illuminating Molecular Architecture Through Rigorous Science
The International Journal of Structural Biology (IJSB) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing our understanding of biological macromolecules at atomic and molecular resolution. IJSB provides a dynamic platform for researchers worldwide to share breakthrough discoveries in protein structure, nucleic acid architecture, molecular dynamics, and the development of innovative structural methodologies.
Our mission is to illuminate the intricate three-dimensional organization of proteins, nucleic acids, and their complexes — revealing how molecular architecture drives biological function. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and computational science, IJSB accelerates the translation of structural insights into biotechnological applications and fundamental biological understanding.
IJSB welcomes high-quality manuscripts that integrate traditional experimental approaches with emerging computational methods, including artificial intelligence-driven structure prediction, to unravel the complexities of macromolecular organization within living systems.
The International Journal of Structural Biology (IJSB) publishes original research, comprehensive reviews, and methodological innovations across the full spectrum of structural biology. Our scope encompasses molecular architecture determination, conformational dynamics, and the development of novel experimental and computational techniques.
High-resolution protein structures, conformational changes, folding mechanisms, and structure-function relationships in cellular contexts.
DNA and RNA structures, ribonucleoprotein complexes, nucleic acid-protein interactions, and regulatory mechanisms.
Multi-protein assemblies, molecular machines, membrane protein complexes, and supramolecular organization.
X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, NMR spectroscopy, computational modeling, and AI-driven structure prediction.
Thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular mechanics, biophysical characterization, and quantitative analysis of molecular interactions.
Rational drug design, protein engineering, molecular design strategies, and biotechnological applications informed by structural data.
Organelle architecture, cytoskeletal structures, membrane organization, and in situ structural analysis.
Molecular dynamics simulations, structure prediction algorithms, bioinformatics tools, and systems biology integration.
The International Journal of Structural Biology (IJSB) offers a trusted publication platform for structural biologists seeking rigorous peer review, rapid dissemination, and global visibility. Our editorial process balances scientific excellence with author support, ensuring that high-quality research reaches the international community efficiently.
- Open Access Impact: All articles are freely accessible worldwide, maximizing visibility, citations, and research impact across academic and industrial sectors.
- Expert Editorial Oversight: Our international Editorial Board comprises leading structural biologists from prominent research institutions, ensuring rigorous quality standards.
- Efficient Publication Timeline: Streamlined peer review and production processes enable rapid publication of accepted manuscripts, accelerating knowledge dissemination.
- Broad Disciplinary Coverage: From atomic-resolution structures to cellular architecture, IJSB welcomes diverse methodological approaches and biological systems.
- Methodological Innovation: We actively encourage submissions describing novel experimental techniques, computational algorithms, and integrative structural approaches.
- Interdisciplinary Platform: IJSB fosters collaboration across molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, computational science, and biotechnology communities.
Authors are invited to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews, methodological papers, and perspectives through the IJSB online submission portal. All manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review by experts in structural biology, ensuring scientific validity, methodological rigor, and significance to the field.
Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal's Instructions for Authors, which provide detailed formatting requirements, ethical guidelines, and submission procedures. Authors must adhere to international standards of authorship as outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
Following peer review, accepted articles are published online immediately, ensuring rapid dissemination to the global structural biology community. The journal's open access model guarantees that research findings are freely available without subscription barriers, maximizing research impact and accessibility.
IJSB is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that all research articles are freely available to readers worldwide. This model removes financial barriers to accessing scientific knowledge, promoting equitable dissemination of structural biology research across developed and developing nations.
To sustain open access publication, IJSB operates with a minimal Article Processing Charge (APC) that covers editorial operations, peer review coordination, production costs, and long-term digital preservation. This transparent fee structure ensures that articles remain freely accessible in perpetuity while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Authors retain copyright to their work under a Creative Commons license, enabling broad reuse while ensuring proper attribution. This approach maximizes the utility of published research for education, further investigation, and practical application in biotechnology and medicine.
The IJSB Editorial Board comprises internationally recognized experts in structural biology, representing diverse methodological specializations and biological systems. This distinguished panel ensures that all published content meets the highest standards of scientific rigor, methodological validity, and significance to the field.
Our peer review process is designed to be thorough yet efficient, providing constructive feedback that strengthens manuscripts while respecting authors' time. Reviewers evaluate experimental design, data quality, structural interpretation, and the broader implications of findings for molecular biology and biotechnology.
IJSB is committed to transparency, integrity, and ethical publishing practices. We adhere to international standards for research ethics, data management, and publication conduct, ensuring that the structural biology community can trust the validity and reproducibility of published findings.
Advance Structural Biology with IJSB
Whether you're determining novel protein structures, developing innovative structural methods, or integrating computational approaches to understand macromolecular function, IJSB provides a trusted platform for disseminating your research to the global structural biology community.
