Welcome to Metal Ions in Life Sciences. Authors are invited to submit high-quality original manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of bioinorganic chemistry, metal ion biology, biomedical sciences, molecular sciences, and interdisciplinary life science research.
The journal welcomes submissions from researchers, academicians, clinicians, and industry professionals worldwide.
Author Submission Guide
| Submission Component | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Article Language | Manuscripts must be written in clear and professional English. |
| Article Types | Original Research, Review Articles, Short Communications, Case Studies, Perspectives, Mini Reviews, Technical Reports, and Editorials. |
| File Format | Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx). |
| Title Page | Include article title, author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs (if available), and corresponding author details. |
| Abstract | Structured or unstructured abstract between 150–300 words. |
| Keywords | Provide 4–8 relevant keywords. |
| Main Text Structure | Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References. |
| Reference Style | Vancouver, APA, or journal-specific citation style. |
| Figures & Tables | High-resolution figures and editable tables must be included separately or within the manuscript. |
| Ethics Approval | Required for studies involving humans, animals, or clinical data. |
| Conflict of Interest | Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest. |
| Funding Information | All sources of funding and grant support must be clearly mentioned. |
| Plagiarism Policy | Manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism or duplicate publication. |
| Peer Review Process | All submissions undergo editorial screening and double-blind peer review. |
| Supplementary Files | Additional datasets, graphical abstracts, and supporting files may be submitted. |
Manuscript Preparation Checklist
✅ Title page included
✅ Abstract and keywords provided
✅ References formatted correctly
✅ Figures and tables properly labeled
✅ Ethical approval statement included
✅ Conflict of interest disclosed
✅ Funding sources acknowledged
✅ Corresponding author information added
✅ Manuscript proofread for grammar and formatting
Publication Ethics
The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics and best practices to maintain scientific integrity, transparency, and research quality. Authors are expected to comply with ethical standards related to authorship, data integrity, originality, informed consent, and responsible research conduct.
The journal supports ethical guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics and biomedical publishing standards maintained by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
Submission Information
Authors should ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. All manuscripts are evaluated by the editorial office before entering the peer-review process.
For manuscript submission inquiries and editorial communication, authors may contact the journal editorial office through the official submission system or designated editorial email.