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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Journal of Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Lab (JMSACL) is a peer-reviewed open access journal focused on mass spectrometry and other advances in laboratory medicine and pathology, emphasizing diagnostic applications, data science, translational research, method validation, and technologies that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
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Subject
Medical Laboratory Technology
Impact Factor
3.4
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2667-1468
eISSN
2667-145X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
$0 to Publish; $0 to Read (Library Supported)
Submission Instructions
Journal of Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Lab accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Research Articles. Abstract must be under 251 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be approximately 2,000–5,000 words. Manuscript must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and an optional Conclusion. Manuscript must include a non-specialist summary, 4 to 7 keywords, a list of non-standard abbreviations, a Competing Interests section, an Artificial Intelligence Use section, a CRediT Author Statement, a Funding Support section, and a Funding Influence section.
References
References must follow Vancouver strict style. References must be numbered in citation order, cited in square brackets inside punctuation, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations and full DOI URLs where available, and list all authors up to 6 or the first 6 followed by et al. for more than 6.
Figures & Tables
Research Articles may include up to 10 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript, and original figures must also be submitted as individual files. Tables must be editable cell-based objects with descriptive titles and captions, and figures must include editable captions.
Full Review
Cover Letter
Cover letter must confirm approval of the article’s publication by all authors and responsible authorities.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with declarations and disclosures placed after the last numbered section and before the references. Manuscript must include 4 to 7 keywords, a list of non-standard abbreviations, a Competing Interests section, an Artificial Intelligence Use section, a CRediT Author Statement, and Funding Support and Funding Influence sections.
References
References must follow Vancouver strict style. References must be numbered in citation order, cited in square brackets inside punctuation, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations, include full DOI URLs where available, and list all authors up to 6 followed by the first 6 and et al. when there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript file, and original figures must also be submitted as individual files. Tables must be editable cell-based objects with descriptive titles and consecutive Arabic numbering, and figures must include editable captions.
Mini-Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Mini-Reviews. The abstract must be unstructured and under 251 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript should be approximately 1,500-4,000 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and Mini-Reviews also require a non-specialist summary. The manuscript must include 4 to 7 keywords, a list of non-standard abbreviations after the keywords and before the abstract, a Competing Interests section, an Artificial Intelligence Use section, a CRediT Author Statement, a Funding Support section, and a Funding Influence section.
References
References must follow Vancouver strict style. References must be numbered in citation order, cited in square brackets inside punctuation, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations and full DOI URLs where available, and list all authors up to 6 before using et al. for additional authors.
Figures & Tables
Mini-Reviews may include up to 10 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript file, and original figures must also be submitted as individual files. Tables must be editable cell-based objects in the main DOCX file with captions and consecutive Arabic numbering, and figures must include editable captions.
Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Reviews. The abstract must be unstructured and under 251 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript should be approximately 2,500–6,000 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and Reviews must include a non-specialist summary. The manuscript must include 4 to 7 keywords, a list of non-standard abbreviations after the keywords and before the abstract, a Competing Interests section, an Artificial Intelligence Use section, a CRediT Author Statement, a Funding Support section, and a Funding Influence section.
References
References must follow Vancouver strict style. References must be numbered in citation order, cited in square brackets inside punctuation, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations, include DOIs as full https://doi.org/ URLs where available, and list all authors up to 6 followed by et al. for more than 6.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript file, and original figures must also be submitted as individual files. Tables must be editable cell-based objects with editable captions, figures must include editable captions, and images or figures cannot be placed inside tables.
Short Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Short Reports. Abstract must be under 251 words. Short Reports presenting original research must use a structured abstract, while those that are not original research must use an unstructured abstract.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be under 2,000 words. Short Reports presenting original research must be organized into Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and an optional Conclusion. The manuscript must include a non-specialist summary, a Competing Interests section, an Artificial Intelligence Use section, a CRediT Author Statement, a Funding Support section, and a Funding Influence section.
References
References must follow Vancouver strict style. References must be numbered in citation order, cited in square brackets inside punctuation, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations, include DOIs as full https://doi.org/ URLs where available, and list all authors up to 6 followed by et al. thereafter.
Figures & Tables
Short Reports may include up to 4 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript file, and original figures must also be submitted as individual files. Tables must be editable cell-based objects with editable captions, and figures must include editable captions.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Case Reports.
Manuscript
Case Reports must be 1,500-2,500 words. Case Reports should include a concise case description followed by discussion and resolution. Manuscript must include a Competing Interests section, an Artificial Intelligence Use section stating the tool used, purpose, and extent of contribution or that no AI tools were used, a CRediT Author Statement, Funding Support and Funding Influence sections, and may conclude with up to five key learning points.
References
References must follow Vancouver strict style. References must be numbered in citation order, cited in square brackets inside punctuation, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations, include DOIs as full https://doi.org/ URLs where available, and list all authors up to 6 before using et al. for additional authors.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports may include up to 6 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript, and original figures must also be submitted as individual files. Tables must be editable cell-based objects with editable captions and descriptive titles, and figures must include editable captions.
Guideline
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and under 251 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 1,500–3,000 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and no non-specialist summary is permitted. Manuscript must include 4 to 7 keywords, a list of non-standard abbreviations, a Competing Interests section, an Artificial Intelligence Use section, a CRediT Author Statement, and Funding Support and Funding Influence sections.
References
References must follow Vancouver strict style. References must be numbered in citation order, cited in square brackets, use NLM Catalog journal abbreviations and full DOI URLs where available, and list all authors up to 6 or the first 6 followed by et al. if more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables
Guidelines may include up to 4 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript, and original figures must also be submitted as individual files. Tables must be editable cell-based objects with captions and figures must include editable captions.
Recent Publications
Measurement of twenty-one serum steroid profiles by UPLC-MS/MS for the diagnosis and monitoring of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Joon Hee Lee, Kyunghoon Lee, Sun-Hee Jun, Yun Jeong Lee, Choong Ho Shin, Young Ah Lee, Junghan Song
10.1016/j.jmsacl.2025.10.003
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Ambient ionization mass spectrometry in brain cancer diagnosis
Mahdiyeh Shahi, R. Graham Cooks
10.1016/j.jmsacl.2025.10.002
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Topological segmentation of mass spectrometry imaging data
Maria M. Derkach, Anatoly A. Sorokin, Andrey A. Kuzin, Eugene N. Nikolaev, Igor A. Popov, Stanislav I. Pekov
10.1016/j.jmsacl.2025.10.004
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Evaluation of thermal desorption–electrospray ionization mass spectrometry for characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Comparison with MIRU-VNTR and whole-genome sequencing
Tsung-Ying Yang, Hung Su, Shu-Huei Jain, Hsien-Ho Lin, Chieh-Yin Wu, Chao-Ju Chen, Jentaie Shiea, Po-Liang Lu
10.1016/j.jmsacl.2025.10.005
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Quantification of eight clinically relevant serum adrenal steroids in infants by UHPLC-APCI-MS/MS
Manuela R. Martinefski, Verónica Ambao, María Gabriela Ballerini, María Eugenia Rodriguez, Rodolfo A. Rey, María Eugenia Monge, María Gabriela Ropelato
10.1016/j.jmsacl.2025.11.001
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Single-anonymized peer review with a minimum of two reviewers for suitable submissions. Proof corrections are requested within four days after acceptance.
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A cover letter is not required for new submissions. For revised submissions, the cover letter should summarize changes made to the manuscript, whether initiated by the authors or made in response to reviewer comments.
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$0 to Publish; fully open access.
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