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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Journal of Leukocyte Biology is an international, high-impact journal dedicated to publishing advances in basic and translational immunology and biomedicine related to all types of leukocytes.
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Subject
Hematology, Immunology
Impact Factor
3.1
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0741-5400
eISSN
1938-3673
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
There is a charge to publish under an open access license, with possible funding options or waivers through participating institutions and consortia.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Leukocyte Biology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Articles
Cover Letter
Any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
There are no formal length restrictions, but the manuscript should be as concise as possible and include only essential data. Manuscript should use a standard structure and include a separate discussion section. Include 3–5 keywords, a brief summary sentence after the abstract, a Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure on the title page, acknowledgments and funding information before the references, an authorship contribution statement before the references, and any AI-use disclosure in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow CSE sequential style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, listed on a new page at the end of the manuscript, include all authors and inclusive pages, use superscript numbers in text, and list the first author followed by et al. when there are more than 5 authors.
Figures & Tables
No formal figure or table count limit is stated, but only essential data should be shown. For first submission, figures and tables may be included in a single PDF with the manuscript, while tables must be placed at the end of the main text and each figure must be submitted as an individual file, with the featured image uploaded separately. A featured image is required in TIFF format at 5.5 inches square and 300 dpi, tables must be numbered and cited in the text, and figure titles and legends must appear at the end of the manuscript file after the references.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
There are no formal length restrictions. Suggested manuscript format is Title Page, Abbreviations Page, Abstract, Key Concepts, Open Questions, Introduction, Text with labeled topics and subtopics, Concluding Remarks, Authorship, Acknowledgments, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, References, Tables, Figure Legends, and Figures. Manuscript must include 3–5 Key Concepts bullet points, 3–5 Open Questions bullet points, 3–5 keywords, a brief summary sentence after the abstract, and disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow CSE sequential style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, use superscript in-text citations, list all authors unless there are more than 5 authors in which case the first author is followed by et al., and include inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript after the references, figures must be uploaded as separate individual files, and the featured image must be submitted as a separate file. A featured image is required and must be 5.5 inches square at 300 dpi in TIFF format.
Clinical/Translational Studies
Cover Letter
AI use to help generate content, write code, or process data must be disclosed in the cover letter. The cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript should include a separate discussion section. The manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, a brief summary sentence after the abstract, conflict-of-interest disclosure on the title page, acknowledgments, funding information, an authorship contribution statement, and disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow CSE sequential style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, listed on a new page at the end of the manuscript, include all authors unless there are more than 5 authors in which case the first author is followed by et al., and include inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, while each figure must be submitted as a separate file with figure titles and legends included at the end of the manuscript file after the references. A featured image is required as a separate file, tables must be in editable text format rather than image files, and alt text descriptions must be included in the manuscript directly under the relevant figure legend.
Research Reports
Cover Letter
Any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Main text should be limited to 2500 words excluding references. Recommended manuscript order is Title page, Abbreviations, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results & Discussion, Authorship, Acknowledgments, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, References, Tables, Figure Legends, and Figures, and for reports the Results and Discussion may be combined. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, a brief summary sentence after the abstract, authorship, acknowledgments, a Conflict of Interest Disclosure, and disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References are limited to 50. References must follow CSE sequential style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, listed on a new page at the end of the manuscript, include all authors and inclusive pages, except that for more than 5 authors only the first author is listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must total 1–6. For first submission, figures and tables may be included within a single PDF, and the recommended manuscript order places tables, figure legends, and figures at the end of the manuscript. A featured image is required and must be submitted as a separate 5.5-inch square TIFF file at 300 dpi, while figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript and each figure must be uploaded as an individual file.
Letters-To-The-Editor
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required to disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters-To-The-Editor.
Manuscript
Letter must not exceed 1000 words. Manuscript must include 3-5 keywords, a brief summary sentence, a conflict-of-interest disclosure, and disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
Letter may include no more than 10 references. References must follow CSE sequential style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, use superscript in-text citations, and list all authors unless there are more than 5 authors, in which case the first author is followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Letter may include up to 1 figure or table. Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, while figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript file and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. A featured image must be submitted as a separate file for this article type.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
There are no formal length restrictions. There are no specific formatting requirements, but the manuscript should be visually appealing and educational or instructive in nature. The manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, a brief summary sentence after the abstract, conflict-of-interest disclosure, acknowledgments and funding information, an authorship contribution statement using author initials, and disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow CSE sequential style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, use superscript in-text citation numbers, list all authors unless there are more than 5 authors in which case the first author is followed by et al., and include inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, while each figure and the required featured image must be uploaded as separate files. The featured image is required and must be 5.5 inches square at 300 dpi in TIFF format.
Clinical Case Studies
Cover Letter
Cover letter must disclose any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data. Cover letter must include disclosure of any use of AI to help generate content, write code, or process data.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Manuscript should follow a standard structure including an introduction, methods, results, acknowledgments, authorship contribution statement, and references. Manuscript must include 3-5 keywords, a brief summary sentence after the abstract, a Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure section, an authorship contribution statement, and disclosure of AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must follow CSE sequential style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, listed on a new page at the end, include all authors and inclusive pages except that references with more than 5 authors should list the first author followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed at the end of the main text, figure titles and legends must appear at the end of the manuscript after the references, and each figure must be uploaded as a separate file. A featured image is required as a separate file, tables must be in editable text format rather than images, and alt text must be provided in the manuscript directly under each relevant figure legend.
Recent Publications
Immunopathology of chronic critical illness in sepsis survivors: Role of abnormal myelopoiesis
Jaimar C Rincon, Philip A Efron, Lyle L Moldawer
10.1002/jlb.4mr0922-690rr
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Altered MUC1 epitope-specific CTLs: A potential target for immunotherapy of pancreatic cancer
Jingwen Hong, Guoxiang Guo, Suxin Wu, Shengzhe Lin, Zhifeng Zhou, Shuping Chen, Chunmei Ye, Jieyu Li, Wansong Lin, Yunbin Ye
10.1002/jlb.5ma0922-749r
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TIGIT-expressing zoledronate-specific γδ T cells display enhanced antitumor activity
Hongqin You, Huifang Zhu, Yajie Zhao, Jindong Guo, Quanli Gao
10.1002/jlb.5ma0822-759r
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Accepted manuscripts are published online within 48 hours of receiving a signed licence. Proofs must be returned within 48 hours.
Reformat to Journal of Leukocyte Biology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Cover letters to editors should disclose any use of artificial intelligence. Reviews may be submitted without a presubmission inquiry.
Reformat to Journal of Leukocyte Biology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
There is a charge to publish under an open access license, and authors at participating institutions may have fees covered through Read and Publish agreements.
Reformat to Journal of Leukocyte Biology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Immune Response and Inflammation
Immune Cell Function and Interaction
T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
Immune cells in cancer
Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms
Cell Adhesion Molecules Research
Chemokine receptors and signaling
HIV Research and Treatment
Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Immune responses and vaccinations
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
S100 Proteins and Annexins
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
Phagocytosis and Immune Regulation
interferon and immune responses
NF-κB Signaling Pathways
Mast cells and histamine
IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
Inflammasome and immune disorders
Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
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