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Journal of Innate Immunity

Journal of Innate Immunity is an open access journal since 2019. It was founded in 2009 by H. Herwald and A. Egesten and is indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Science Citation Index Expanded, Current Contents - Life Sciences, BIOSIS Previews, Google Scholar, DOAJ, Chemical Abstracts Service, Scopus, Embase, Pathway Studio, Health Research Premium Collection, Medical Database, Health & Medical Collection, ProQuest Central, WorldCat, and GoOA.

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Subject Immunology
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1662-811X
eISSN 1662-8128
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Processing Charges (APCs) apply for Gold Open Access articles, with waivers and discounts available for authors without means.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research significance and implications, and explain how the manuscript fits the journal scope and makes a unique contribution.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and it must not include bibliographic references or references to figures or tables.
Manuscript Research Article manuscripts are typically 5000 words in length. Manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, a short title for the running head, a corresponding author e-mail address, a statements section before the references, and any use of generative AI must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements.
References References must be cited sequentially using Arabic numerals in square brackets. Reference list must contain only cited works, be numbered in citation order, list up to 6 authors before adding et al., and present authors as surnames followed by initials.
Figures & Tables Research Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Each table and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript text. Tables must be editable and prepared in Word, and all figure panels for a single figure must be combined into one file.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the implications and significance for the Editor, explain fit with the journal scope, emphasize the manuscript’s unique contribution, and name any special issue or article collection and inviter if applicable.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Summary, and Key Messages.
Manuscript Review Articles are typically 5000 words in length. Review Articles must include a critical discussion of the reported data and a clear conclusion with potential impacts on the standard of care. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, a statements section before the references, and a declaration of any generative AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must be cited sequentially using Arabic numerals in square brackets. Reference list must be numbered in citation order, include only cited works, list up to 6 authors before adding “et al.,” and give authors’ surnames followed by initials.
Figures & Tables Review Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Each table and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, with figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript text. Tables must be editable Word files rather than images.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research implications and significance, explain fit with the journal scope, emphasize the manuscript’s unique contribution, and name any special issue or collection invitation if applicable.
Abstract A short abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion and must not include bibliographic references or references to figures or tables.
Manuscript Brief Reports are typically 3000 words in length. Brief Reports should follow the same structure as full-length research articles and include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, a statements section after the main text and before the references, and a clear declaration of any generative AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section as applicable.
References References must be cited sequentially using Arabic numerals in square brackets. Reference list must contain only cited works in numerical order, list up to 6 authors before adding et al., and present authors as surnames followed by initials.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include up to 3 tables and figures. Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files, with figure legends included at the end of the manuscript text. Figures must be cited in text as Figure outside brackets and Fig. in brackets, and figure legends must begin with Fig. followed by the number.
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Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the implications and significance for the Editor, outline fit with the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript’s unique and important contribution.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters are typically 1000 words in length. Letters should not include original data. The manuscript must include a statements section before the references, and any use of generative AI must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements as applicable.
References References must be cited using sequential Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order. The reference list must contain only cited works, be numbered without full stops or brackets, list up to 6 authors before adding 'et al.,' and present surnames followed by initials.
Figures & Tables Letters may include up to 3 tables and figures. Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files, with figure legends included at the end of the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

The small ubiquitin-like modifier SUMO-3 acts as a neutrophil chemoattractant via the chemokine receptors CXCR1 and CXCR2

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Neutrophil CEACAMs and the inflammatory response to Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Mary W. Broden, Alexandra Torres Maisonet, Alison K. Criss

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Beyond the Neutrophil Count: Functional Profiling and Targeted Modulation of Neutrophils in Paediatric Care

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Neutrophil killing of Peptoanaerobacter stomatis requires TAK1-driven degranulation.

Shikha Srivastava, Aruna Vashista, Abidemi Ruth Idowu, Madhavi J. Rane, Kenneth R. McLeish, Richard J. Lamont, Silvia M. Uriarte

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Papers are published online within a few weeks of submission. Accepted papers are published online in the unedited original manuscript version within a few days of acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should describe the gap in knowledge addressed by the manuscript, its implications and significance, how it fits the journal’s scope, and the manuscript’s unique contributions. Submissions for a special issue or article collection should name the collection and specify who invited the submission where appropriate.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Processing Charges (APCs) apply for Gold Open Access articles, with waivers and discounts available for authors without means.

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Research Topics

Immune Response and Inflammation Immune Cell Function and Interaction Immune cells in cancer Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities interferon and immune responses Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Inflammasome and immune disorders Human auditory perception and evaluation Complement system in diseases IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways T-cell and B-cell Immunology Asthma and respiratory diseases Physics and Engineering Research Articles Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences Neonatal and Maternal Infections Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Phagocytosis and Immune Regulation Immune responses and vaccinations Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Pediatric health and respiratory diseases

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