Cell Organoid publishes the following article types:
Research Article
Research Articles are full-length papers that present high-quality research investigations with novelty and significant scientific contributions. We recognize that these can be useful resources for the research community and can play an important role in scientific advancement and addressing the issue of publication bias. A Research Article generally should have no less than 5 display items (main figures and tables).
A Research Article contains the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion.
Review
Review articles may be of any length, including figures (schematics), and are peer-reviewed. A Review should not only summarize, highlight, and critique recent literatures but also synthesize and illustrate conceptual frameworks on a topic of broad interest in organoid research and/or its potential applications.
A Review contains the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Main Text, Conclusion.
Methodology
Methodology articles should present a new experimental or method, test, or procedure. The method described may either be completely new or may offer a better version of an existing method. The method needs to have been well tested and ideally used in a way that proves its value.
A Methodology contains the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion.
Letter
A Letter is to provide a rapid and concise report that is within the journal's scope and of particular interest to the community but not suitable as a standard research article. A Letter should be no more 1500 words and no more than 15 references, and only one display item. Additional display items may be published online as Supplemental Information. The information on materials and methods is not required but could be submitted as a supplement.
A Letter contains the following sections: Abstract, Main Text.
Research Highlight
Research Highlight papers focus on commentaries on emerging topics and research frontiers in organoid research. Typically, a Research Highlight paper should have no more than 1,200 words with a maximum of 1 figure/table/diagram and up to 15 references.
A Research Highlight contains the following sections: Abstract, Main Text and Conclusions (Optional).
Click the relevant link to find style and formatting information for the article you are going to submit.
All article types require the following sections in the end of the main text:
- Research ethics and patient consent
- Availability of data and material
- Declaration of conflicting interests
- Funding
- Authors' contributions
- Acknowledgements
If any of the sections are not relevant to your manuscript, please include the heading and write 'Not applicable' for that section.
Cell Organoid uses alphabetical order style for formatting citations and the reference list.
CSL and EndNote styles (same as Cell style) are also available if desired.
Example references:
- Article in a periodical: Sondheimer, N., Lindquist, S. Rnq1: an epigenetic modifier of protein function in yeast. Molecular Cell, 2000, 5: 163–172. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1097-2765(00)80412-8
- Article on a preprint server or other repository: De Virgilio, C., Hatakeyama, R., Péli-Gulli, M.-P., Hu, Z., Jaquenoud, M., Osuna, G.M.G., Sardu, A., Dengjel, J. Spatially distinct pools of TORC1 balance protein homeostasis. Preprint at Mendeley Data, 2018. https://doi.org/10.17632/m9s42s94fc.1
- Article in a book: King, S. M. Dynein motors: Structure, mechanochemistry and regulation. In: Molecular Motors, M. Schliwa, ed. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2003: 45–78.
- An entire book: Cowan, W. M., Jessell, T. M., Zipursky, S. L. Molecular and Cellular Approaches to Neural Development. Oxford University Press, 1997.
- Websites: United Nations. Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/energy.
Manuscripts should conform to the following reporting guidelines:
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: PRISMA
Randomized Clinical Trials: CONSORT
Observational studies: STROBE
Studies of diagnostic accuracy: STARD
Animal pre-clinical studies: ARRIVE
Other types of health-related research: Consult the EQUATOR web site (https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/ ) for appropriate reporting guidelines.
Prepare supporting information
Please make sure you have the following information available before you submit your manuscript:
Author information
Full names and email addresses of all co-authors on your manuscript.
Cover letter
A cover letter that includes the following information, as well as any additional information requested in the instructions for your specific article type (see main manuscript section above):
- An explanation of why your manuscript should be published in Cell Organoid
- An explanation of any issues relating to journal policies
- A declaration of any potential competing interests
- Confirmation that all authors have approved the manuscript for submission
- Confirmation that the content of the manuscript has not been published, or submitted for publication elsewhere (see our Duplicate publication policy)
- If you are submitting a manuscript to a particular special issue, please refer to its specific name in your covering letter
- During submission you may enter details of anyone who you would prefer not to review your manuscript.
Peer reviewers
You may suggest potential peer reviewers for your manuscript. If you wish to do so, please provide institutional email addresses where possible, or information which will help the Editor to verify the identity of the reviewer (for example an ORCID or Scopus ID). Intentionally falsifying information, for example, suggesting reviewers with a false name or email address, will result in rejection of your manuscript and may lead to further investigation in line with our misconduct policy.
Fees and funding
Article-processing charges
The publication costs for Cell Organoid are covered by the Editorial Office so the author does not need to pay an article-processing charge.
Copyright
Authors of articles published in Cell Organoid retain the copyright of their articles and are free to reproduce and disseminate their work (for further details, see the copyright and license agreement).
