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Journal of Molecular Endocrinology

Journal of Molecular Endocrinology publishes research and reviews in molecular endocrinology, with editorial leadership by co-editors-in-chief Gabriela da Silva Xavier and Ruth Andrew. The journal provides special collections, accepted manuscripts, current issue content, author guidance, peer review information, research data policies, ethical policy, post-publication changes, open-access policy, publication charges, and abstracting and indexing information.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 3.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0952-5041
eISSN 1479-6813
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publication Charge (APC) for gold open access is £3000; discounted APC for non-profit subscribers is £1500.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter should introduce the paper and explain why the work is important and suitable for publication at this time, and it must specify whether any submitted video should be published in-article or as supplementary data.
Abstract An abstract is required. Not more than 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Limited to 5000 words. Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Declaration of interest, Funding and Acknowledgements, References, Statistical analysis, Tables, Figures, Videos, and 'Omics' papers guidance where applicable. The title page must show the word count, include all authors' names and full addresses, include the corresponding author's postal and email address, include a short title, and the manuscript must include a declaration of interest, funding statement, and AI disclosure statement.
References No more than 60 references. Vancouver. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, use numerical in-text citation, include at least three authors before et al., and match the reference list exactly to the citations used in the text.
Figures & Tables No more than 10 figures. Figures and tables must be numbered in citation order, figures need legends and scale bars where applicable, tables need titles and footnotes, and research article figures should preferably be provided as EPS or TIFF files.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Required. The cover letter should introduce the paper and explain why the work is important and suitable for publication at this time.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Reviews must be limited to 6000 words. Reviews should include the sections used for manuscript preparation described above. The word count must be displayed on the title page, and all abbreviations must be defined when first mentioned.
References Reviews should include no more than 60 references.
Figures & Tables Reviews should include at least one figure and are recommended to include 2–6 figures and tables. Figures and tables should be clear and informative with accompanying legends.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Required. The cover letter should introduce the paper and explain why the work is important and suitable for publication at this time.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript The manuscript must be concise and clear, written in comprehensible and unambiguous English, and include the word count on the title page.
References No more than 60 references.
Figures & Tables No more than 10 figures. Figures and tables should be clear and informative with accompanying legends.
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Recent Publications

Toxic Crossroads: Environmental Pesticides and their Endocrine Footprints in Global Metabolic Health

Sunday Amos Onikanni, Marjorie Dardis Murucci, Talis Gonçalves da Costa, Omolola Esther Amos, Olawale David Ajayi, Tran Nhat Phong Dao, Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye, Ezekiel Adewole, Sara Gemini Piperni, Leandro Miranda-Alves

10.1530/jme-25-0183
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BAMBI acts as a molecular switch to determine cell fate of C2C12 myoblasts

Xiangping Yao, Liwei Xie

10.1530/jme-25-0169
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A literature overview of age- and Tanner stage-specific reference intervals for sex hormones for children aged 0 – 18 years

Anouk Olthof, Anita Boelen, Jacquelien J. Hillebrand, Sabine E. Hannema, Annemieke C. Heijboer

10.1530/jme-26-0037
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Chloride-permeable channels in white adipocytes: their role in adipogenesis and membrane potential

Yan Meng, Paul A. Smith

10.1530/jme-25-0111
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Diabetes compromises DNA damage repair and telomere maintenance in adipose tissue stromal cells leading to cellular senescence

Saiuree Govender, Kelly S Petersen-Ross, Carola U Niesler, Mari van de Vyver

10.1530/jme-26-0056
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Decision on a peer-reviewed paper is returned in 19 days on average. Appeals must be submitted within four weeks of the original decision.

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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. A review proposal is requested for unsolicited reviews.

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What are the publication costs?

Gold open access APC is £3000, with a non-profit subscriber rate of £1500. Subscription publication is available with open-access options.

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Research Topics

Estrogen and related hormone effects Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Pancreatic function and diabetes Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Reproductive System and Pregnancy Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities Hormonal and reproductive studies Reproductive Biology and Fertility Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes RNA Research and Splicing TGF-β signaling in diseases Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Diabetes and associated disorders Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Stress Responses and Cortisol Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior

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