Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The main focus of EMBnet.journal is on the latest developments in bioinformatics research, in tools and resources, in training and education, and in standards and best practice.

Combining peer-reviewed articles with practical user-guides, reports and commentaries, the Journal welcomes submissions from all areas of the life sciences that use, develop and implement bioinformatics tools and techniques.

The scope of EMBnet.journal covers, but is not limited to:
  • Bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics research and reviews
  • Pattern recognition and prediction
  • Molecular modelling and simulation
  • Design and implementation of new bioinformatics tools
  • High-throughput data analysis
  • Database technology and design
  • Database management and data curation
  • Tool and data integration
  • High performance computing
  • Software/database implementation user-guides
  • Tutorials, activities, lesson plans
  • Reviews of education/training programmes, curricula, learning methodologies
  • Perspectives on best practices in training and education

EMBnet.journal Editors invite proposals for publication of Special Issues focusing on 'hot' topics that fall within the scope of the journal. Special Issues would be expected to attract high-quality articles from recognised experts in the field. Proposals may be made throughout the year, and should be submitted to embnet.journal@embnet.org.

EMBnet.journal publishes also Conference proceedings and meeting abstracts as Supplements. All articles published in supplements are subject to peer review and are free to access online.

 

Section Policies

Articles

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Research Papers

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

Book Reviews

Editors
  • Lubos Klucar
Unchecked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed

EMBnet.Spotlight

Unchecked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Unchecked Peer Reviewed

Protein.Spotlight

Unchecked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Unchecked Peer Reviewed
 

Peer Review Process

Outline the journal's peer review policy and processes for readers and authors, including the number of reviewers typically used in reviewing a submission, the criteria by which reviewers are asked to judge submissions, typical time taken to conduct the reviews, and the principles for recruiting reviewers. This will appear in About the Journal.Outline the journal's peer review policy and processes for readers and authors, including the number of reviewers typically used in reviewing a submission, the criteria by which reviewers are asked to judge submissions, typical time taken to conduct the reviews, and the principles for recruiting reviewers. This will appear in About the Journal.Outline the journal's peer review policy and processes for readers and authors, including the number of reviewers typically used in reviewing a submission, the criteria by which reviewers are asked to judge submissions, typical time taken to conduct the reviews, and the principles for recruiting reviewers. This will appear in About the Journal.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Criteria for Publication

Manuscripts to be considered for publication in EMBnet journal must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Originality and innovation
  • High relevance to researchers and practitioners in the field
  • Significant methodological/technological insight
  • Robust contextual importance and rigorous methodology
Substantial evidence for its conclusions

 

Pre-submission Inquiries

Authors unsure whether their work meets the Journal’s publication criteria are welcome to make pre-submission inquiries. Simply email to the Erik Bongcam-Rudloff (embnet.journal@embnet.org), Editor in Chief, providing contact details of the corresponding author and an abstract.

Pre-submission inquiries will be dealt with as quickly as possible. If the response is an invitation to submit your manuscript, the article will be submitted for external peer review (unless the submission is a news item, a short report or letter to the editor).

 

Article Processing Charges

No article processing charge currently apply. This is intended as a promotional initiative for the newly-launched EMBnet.journal.

Publication charges for articles in Special Issues and  for Supplements are set by special arrangement with the organisers of the issue. For further information please contact us: embnet.journal@embnet.org.