Journal Overview

Founded in 2015, Insights in Biology and Medicine has rapidly established itself as a respected platform for the publication of innovative research in the life sciences. The journal operates on a continuous publication model, ensuring rapid dissemination of accepted manuscripts while maintaining rigorous peer-review standards.

Our editorial board comprises distinguished scientists and medical professionals from leading institutions worldwide, who oversee a transparent and efficient review process. The journal's scope encompasses both fundamental biological research and its clinical applications, with a particular emphasis on translational studies that bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and patient care.

Historical Development

Editorial Leadership

The journal is guided by an international Editorial Board of renowned experts who ensure the scientific quality and integrity of published content. Our editorial leadership structure includes:

Associate Editors

Our team of Associate Editors includes specialists across all major disciplines within biology and medicine:

Journal Statistics and Impact

Insights in Biology and Medicine has demonstrated consistent growth in both submissions and readership since its inception. Key metrics include:

Publication Frequency and Access

Insights in Biology and Medicine operates on a continuous publication model, with articles published online as soon as they are ready. This approach minimizes delays between acceptance and publication, ensuring timely dissemination of research findings.

The journal is fully open access, with all content immediately available upon publication without subscription barriers. This aligns with our commitment to maximizing the reach and impact of published research. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Special Issues and Collections

The journal regularly publishes special issues focusing on emerging topics and cutting-edge research areas. Recent and upcoming special issues include:

• Advances in CRISPR Technology and Therapeutic Applications (Guest Editors: Dr. Jennifer Lopez and Prof. Hiroshi Yamamoto)
• Microbiome-Host Interactions in Health and Disease (Guest Editors: Dr. Samuel Jones and Dr. Priya Sharma)
• Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research (Guest Editors: Prof. Michael Chen and Dr. Elena Popova)
• Personalized Medicine: From Genomics to Clinical Implementation (Guest Editors: Dr. Robert Kim and Prof. Sofia Martinez)

Proposals for special issues are welcomed from researchers and can be submitted to the Editorial Office for consideration.

Author Services and Support

We are committed to providing comprehensive support to authors throughout the publication process. Our services include:

Pre-submission Support

Authors can receive feedback on manuscript suitability and scope alignment before formal submission through our pre-submission inquiry service. Our editorial team provides prompt guidance on whether a manuscript fits the journal's scope and meets basic quality thresholds.

Language Editing Services

For authors whose first language is not English, we partner with professional editing services to offer discounted language polishing. While use of these services does not guarantee acceptance, it helps ensure that manuscripts meet the journal's language standards.

Rapid Peer Review

Our efficient peer review system ensures timely decisions, with most manuscripts receiving first decisions within four weeks. The journal utilizes a single-blind peer review process, maintaining the anonymity of reviewers while providing transparency about author identities.

Post-publication Promotion

All published articles are actively promoted through social media, email alerts, and press releases for high-impact studies. Authors receive detailed usage statistics for their articles and guidance on how to maximize the visibility of their published work.

Reader Services and Accessibility

Insights in Biology and Medicine is committed to ensuring broad accessibility of its content:

• Multiple Access Options: Content is available through the journal website, PubMed Central, and various indexing databases
• Mobile Optimization: The journal website is fully responsive and optimized for all devices
• Accessibility Features: All content meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards for accessibility
• Content Alerts: Readers can sign up for topic-specific email alerts and RSS feeds
• Institutional Access: Libraries can integrate journal content through standard protocols including LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico

Ethical Standards and Best Practices

The journal adheres to the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing, following guidelines from:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)

Our comprehensive ethics policies cover authorship criteria, conflicts of interest, data integrity, and research misconduct. Detailed information on these policies is available in the Ethics and Malpractice Statement section of the journal website.

Future Directions

Looking ahead, Insights in Biology and Medicine aims to:

• Expand publication of negative and replication studies to address publication bias
• Implement transparent peer review as an option for authors
• Develop enhanced data visualization tools for complex biological datasets
• Strengthen partnerships with research institutions in developing countries
• Introduce video abstracts and enhanced digital content formats

Contact Information

For general inquiries, manuscript submissions, or information about the journal, please contact:

For specific queries related to the peer review process or editorial decisions, authors should contact the assigned handling editor directly through the manuscript tracking system.