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Journal of Endocrinology

Journal of Endocrinology is a Bioscientifica journal covering endocrinology and metabolism research. The journal highlights special collections, offers author guidelines and submission resources, and reports key metrics including an Impact Factor of 3.9, a CiteScore of 6.9, and an average time to first decision of 14 days.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-0795
eISSN 1479-6805
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Gold open access APC: £3000; £1500 for non-profit subscribers. Green open access is free. Free gold open-access publication is available for corresponding authors at institutions in Bioscientifica transformative Read and Publish deals. Group A economies receive a full APC waiver and Group B economies receive a 50% discount.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Endocrinology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter should introduce the paper and explain why the work is important and suitable for publication at this time. The cover letter should introduce the paper and outline why the work is important and suitable for publication at this time.
Abstract Research Articles must include an abstract. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph. The abstract must clearly state the objective, methods where applicable, and summarize the results and conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must be limited to 5000 words excluding references and figure legends. The manuscript must be organized as Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Declaration of interest, Funding and Acknowledgements, References, Statistical analysis, Tables, Figures, and 'Omics' papers where applicable. The manuscript must include at least four keywords, display the word count on the title page, and include an AI disclosure statement stating whether generative AI was used.
References The reference list should contain no more than 60 references. References must use Vancouver style. References must be cited numerically in the text, listed in citation order, and list at least three authors before using 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables The article should contain no more than 10 figures. The title page must be uploaded separately from the main manuscript, and tables must be uploaded as separate editable Word files. Tables must be numbered in citation order, and figures must be numbered in citation order and include legends with the figure number, symbol keys, organism name, statistical tests, and probability levels.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 6000 words. Manuscript must include Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Declaration of interest, Funding, and Acknowledgements. Manuscript must include keywords, a credit statement, a conflict of interest statement, and an AI use disclosure in the Materials and Methods section when AI tools were used.
References References are recommended to have a maximum of 60 entries. References must use Harvard style. Every in-text citation must have a matching reference list entry and each reference list entry must have a matching in-text citation with identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are recommended to total 2 to 6 items, and at least one concept figure must be included. Title page must be uploaded separately from the main manuscript, and tables must be uploaded as separate editable Word files. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively, include accompanying legends, and figures must show individual group sizes.
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Science Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover letter should be included and should introduce the paper and explain why the work is important and suitable for publication now. Cover letter should introduce the paper and explain why the work is important and suitable for publication now.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be structured as requested by the journal and include the sections outlined in the manuscript author guidelines. Manuscript must include keywords, a credit statement, a conflict of interest statement, and disclosure of any AI use, with detailed AI methodology described in the Materials and Methods section when applicable.
References References must use Harvard style with in-text citations in Author-Year format. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and every reference list entry must have a corresponding in-text citation with identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as figure files, tables must be uploaded as separate editable Word files, and the title page must be uploaded separately from the main manuscript. Figures and tables must be clear and informative with accompanying legends, figures must be numbered consecutively, and graphs should include individual data points with group sizes indicated in figure legends.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Editorials must not exceed 1500 words including references, legends, and tables.
References Editorials must include no more than 10 references. In-text citations must use Harvard style (Author, Year). Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry, and each reference list entry must have a corresponding in-text citation with identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables Tables must be uploaded as separate editable Word files. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text and include legends.
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Recent Publications

Non-enzymatic role of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 in regulating adenosine 2A receptor in MAFLD

Yuli Cai, Xuan Niu, Ye Wang, Wei Liu, Qingwen Li, Jingjing Ma, Xiaolin Chen, Junfeng Li, Bo Yi, Zhongyuan Wen

10.1530/joe-26-0029
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In memory of David J Mangelsdorf: my scientific interactions with Davo

Wen Xie

10.1530/joe-26-0222
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miR-1236 regulates osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation by targeting BMP3 in osteoporotic fracture

Hongling Yan, Jing Wang, Yanan Xiao, Jinju Pang, Xiao Chang, Na Zhu

10.1530/joe-26-0228
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Inflammation-induced NFκB activation drives pro-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic transcriptome in mouse islets

Alicia White, Mack Solar, Kenneth L Jones, Natarajan Balasubramaniyan, Paul J Rozance, Clyde J Wright

10.1530/joe-26-0138
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Learning from Davo: A Trainee’s Reflection on Scientific Generosity and Mentorship

Shengyi Sun

10.1530/joe-26-0291
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

On average the journal returns a decision on a peer-reviewed paper in 12 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter should introduce the paper and explain why the work is important and suitable for publication at this time.

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What are the publication costs?

Journal of Endocrinology charges a £3000 APC for gold open access, with a £1500 rate for non-profit subscribers. Green open access is free. Corresponding authors at institutions in transformative Read and Publish deals may publish gold open access free of charge. Authors from Research4Life Group A economies receive a full APC waiver and Group B economies receive a 50% discount.

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Research Topics

Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Estrogen and related hormone effects Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Hormonal and reproductive studies Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Birth, Development, and Health Stress Responses and Cortisol Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Reproductive Biology and Fertility Pancreatic function and diabetes Ovarian function and disorders Reproductive System and Pregnancy Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Sperm and Testicular Function Adrenal Hormones and Disorders Diet and metabolism studies Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

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