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.
Author Checklist
The purpose of the checklist is to help authors ensure that their manuscripts are ready for submission to Cell Structure and Function. It does not need to be submitted to ScholarOne or the Editorial Office.
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.
Editorial Board
The Editorial Board is led by Editor-in-Chief Michiyuki Matsuda who is Professor at the University of Kyoto. He is supported by a number of Associate Editors and an Editorial Board.
Metrics
The journal maintains a rapid turnaround for the benefit of authors and readers, and our downloads and citations continue to increase. We present information on turnaround times and for several key journal indicators.
Forms
The journal uses forms for the License to Publish (LTP) and Article Processing Charge (APC). The LTP form is available here; the Editorial Office sends an APC form upon acceptance of each article.