Cell Structure and Function is an international, peer-reviewed, Open Access journal publishing articles in all areas of cell biology. Published continuously online, the journal is fully indexed in MEDLINE, SCIE, Scopus, DOAJ and other major databases. The official English-language journal of the Japan Society for Cell Biology, CSF welcomes submissions from around the globe.
Aims & Scope
Cell Structure and Function is a fully peer-reviewed, fully Open Access journal. As the official English-language journal of the Japan Society for Cell Biology, it is published continuously online and biannually in print.
Browse
Cell Structure and Function’s articles are freely available and are published under a CC BY 4.0 license. Articles are published in advance of each issue when ready. The current issue is available, as well as a rich archive that extends for over 40 years.
Author Instructions
Cell Structure and Function supplies comprehensive and clear Instructions to Authors, which offer guidance on article types and format, journal policies, and how to submit manuscripts.
Submit
The journal welcomes submissions from around the world. Please consult the Instructions to Authors and the Author Checklist and then submit your manuscript to the Cell Structure and Function ScholarOne site.
Benefits to authors
The Japan Society for Cell Biology and Cell Structure and Function aim to serve the molecular and cell biology communities. By publishing your work in the journal, you and your co-authors benefit in many ways.
Open Access FAQs
Our readers, authors and referees often have questions about Open Access. We present a range of FAQs that detail our licensing conditions, charges, and other aspects.
Guide to Referees
Cell Structure and Function greatly appreciates the generous contribution of referees to the journal’s quality and reputation. The Guide to Referees helps our reviewers prepare their reviews, which can be submitted via ScholarOne.
EiC Welcome
The Editor-in-Chief invites you to read the short Welcome Essay that introduces the journal.
Editorial Board
The Editorial Board is led by Editor-in-Chief Michiyuki Matsuda who is Professor at Kyoto University and the University of Yamanashi. He is supported by a number of Associate Editors and an Editorial Board.
About the Society
Information about the Japan Society for Cell Biology (JSCB) can be found at the society’s webpage.
