Cell Organoid Open Access Editors-in-Chief: Chen-Zhong Li, Libra Lou
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Submission Guidelines
Before Submission-Checklist

The following are required for submission:

  • Make sure the manuscript is suitable for this journal via reading the Aims & Scope;
  • Make sure that the publication ethics have been considered;
  • Make sure that all authors have approved of the submission.

Ensure that the following items are present:

One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details:

  • E-mail address
  • Full postal address

All necessary files should be uploaded when submitting your manuscript: 

  • maintext
  • figures (including relevant captions)
  • tables (including titles, description, and footnotes)
  • graphical abstracts
  • summary
  • highlights
  • supplemental files (when applicable)
Manuscript preparation

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).

How to Submit

Online submission

We only accept manuscript submission via our online manuscript submission system. Before submitting a manuscript, authors are encouraged to consult both our editorial policies and the submission Instructions for our online manuscript submission system. If you have not already done so, please register for an account with our online manuscript system. You will be able to monitor the status of your manuscript online throughout the editorial process.

 

Submission of revisions

Authors submitting a revised manuscript after review are asked to include the following:

(1) A rebuttal letter, indicating point-by-point how you have addressed the comments raised by the reviewers. If you disagree with any of the points raised, please provide adequate justification in your letter.

(2) A marked-up version of the manuscript that highlights changes made in response to the reviewers' comments in order to aid the Editors and reviewers.

(3) A "clean" (non-highlighted) version of the manuscript.