Length by article type
| Article type | Words | Figures / tables | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | 5,000 | Up to 10 figures | Up to 60 recommended |
| Review | 6,000 | 2 to 6 | Up to 60 recommended |
Show the word count, excluding references and figure legends, on the title page. Unsolicited reviews need a proposal uploaded as a supplemental file.
Title page and abstract
- Title up to 120 characters; short title up to 46 characters including spaces; at least four keywords. The title page is a separate file.
- Abstract: one paragraph of up to 250 words stating objective, methods, results and conclusions, without abbreviations or references.
What each section should do
- Introduction: briefly review relevant knowledge, then state the study's objectives concisely.
- Results: a narrative leading the reader through the experiments.
- Discussion: do not restate results; place them in a broader context and highlight importance and novelty.
Statistics and figures
- Quantitative data should generally come from at least three replicate experiments.
- Bar charts are discouraged; show individual data points where possible. Outliers should not be removed without justification.
- Use ANOVA or multiple-comparison methods rather than repeated t-tests. Papers may go to the journal's statistical advisor.
- Colour figures are free online; colour in print is charged.
Using AI tools
Every manuscript needs an AI disclosure statement. If generative AI produced or edited written or visual content, name the tool, version, model and source. If no AI was used, the journal provides a standard sentence stating that.
Submission
- Double line spacing and continuous line numbering; editable Word files for revisions, with changes highlighted.
- References numbered in order of citation (Vancouver), listing at least three authors before "et al."
- The submitting author must link an ORCID; submitting and corresponding authors need an institutional email address.
- A cover letter explaining why the work is important and timely.
Review and fees
Rapid triage means only about the top third of submissions go to full review; decisions on reviewed papers average 12 days. Out-of-scope papers may be offered transfer to Journal of Molecular Endocrinology or Endocrine Connections. See the publication charges page for fees.
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