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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Fish & Shellfish Immunology is the official journal of the International Society of Fish and Shellfish Immunology (ISFSI) and publishes peer-refereed research in fish and shellfish immunology, including specific and non-specific defense systems, immune cells and tissues, humoral factors, environmental and intrinsic influences, pathogen and vaccination responses, and vaccine development for aquaculture.
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Subject
Immunology
Impact Factor
3.9
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1050-4648
eISSN
1095-9947
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
USD 4110 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.
Submission Instructions
Fish & Shellfish Immunology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, submission highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points in a separate editable file, and any generative AI use declaration in a new section before the references if applicable.
References
References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance. References may use any consistent submission style but must include author names, source title information, year, and volume, article number, or pagination where applicable.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be provided as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files, with all tables and figures cited in the manuscript text. Tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and all artwork must be numbered in order and accompanied by captions that include a brief title, description, and explanations of symbols or abbreviations.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights submitted as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and a generative AI declaration section before the references if such tools were used.
References
References must be cited using numbered square-bracket citations. References may be in any consistent style at submission, must be numbered in order of appearance, and must include core bibliographic details with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be provided as editable text and figures must be uploaded as separate files, with all tables and figures cited in the manuscript text. Tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and figures must be numbered in article order and include captions with a brief title, description, and explanations of any symbols or abbreviations.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Short Communications.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed the equivalent of two printed pages including references. Short Communications do not require subheadings and must include introductory sentence or sentences that make the purpose clear. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and article highlights are required as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, with any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation declared in a new section before the references.
References
References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order of appearance, and references may be in any consistent style at submission.
Figures & Tables
Short Communications should normally contain no more than one illustration and one short table. Figures must be supplied as separate files, whereas tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to order of appearance, and provided with captions.
Short Sequence Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed the equivalent of two printed pages, including references. Subheadings are not required, and the text must include introductory sentence or sentences that make the purpose clear and, for Short Sequence Reports, explain why the sequence is novel and the approach used to obtain the gene. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a separate section before the references.
References
References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References may be in any consistent style at submission, must be numbered in the order cited, and must include author names, source title information, year, and volume, article number, or pagination where applicable.
Figures & Tables
Short Sequence Reports should normally contain no more than one illustration and one short table. Figures must be supplied as separate files, whereas tables are submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
Recent Publications
A gut-derived Streptococcus dysgalactiae protects Micropterus salmoides against MSRV via cell wall-mediated physical trapping of virions
Aini Zhou, Yilian Yin, Daozhi Yang, Shun Yang, Hui Fei
10.1016/j.fsi.2026.111720
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Mitochondrial сomplex III contributes to LPS-induced ROS production in hemocytes of Anadara kagoshimensis
Daria S. Lavrichenko, Elizaveta A. Bogacheva, Elina S. Chelebieva, Ekaterina S. Kladchenko
10.1016/j.fsi.2026.111688
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PoGPx-7, a glutathione peroxidase homolog from teleosts, exhibits bactericidal activity and activates host immune cells against bacterial infection
Xin-yi Jiang, Xue-pin Han, Jia-hang Zhang, Mo-fei Li
10.1016/j.fsi.2026.111631
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
5 days from submission to first decision; 37 days from submission to decision after review; 80 days from submission to acceptance; 1 day from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Fish & Shellfish Immunology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC: USD 4110 excluding taxes. Subscription publication: no open access publication fee.
Reformat to Fish & Shellfish Immunology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms
Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
interferon and immune responses
Immune Response and Inflammation
Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
Vibrio bacteria research studies
Physiological and biochemical adaptations
Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
Aquatic life and conservation
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Animal Virus Infections Studies
Immune Cell Function and Interaction
MicroRNA in disease regulation
Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
Viral Infections and Vectors
Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species
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