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Journal of Pineal Research

Journal of Pineal Research provides a forum for original research involving any aspect of the pineal gland or its hormonal products, with a focus on melatonin and its role in sleep and circadian rhythms. It spans all vertebrate species and also considers the biological functions and activities of melatonin in non-vertebrate species, plants and microorganisms.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism, Neurosciences
Impact Factor 6.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0742-3098
eISSN 1600-079X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No page charges, submission fee or color charges; open access option available

Submission Instructions

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

Original Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Original Papers have a 3,500-word limit. Manuscripts should be organized in the order Title, Running Title, Authors, Contact Information, Abstract, Keywords, Main text with Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, Figure legends, and Figures. Manuscripts must include seven keywords and an author contributions statement immediately before the references, and RRIDs should be included where applicable including in the keywords.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at submission. Reference lists may include only articles that have been published or are currently in press, and necessary in-press manuscripts must be included at submission.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted in separate files from the main text file. All tables must be cited in the text and have titles, and figure legends must be numbered consecutively and define all abbreviations, symbols, and units of measurement used.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Reviews have a 5,000-word limit. Manuscripts should be organized in the order Title, Running Title, Authors, Contact Information, Abstract, Keywords, Main text, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, Figure legends, and Figures. Manuscripts must include seven keywords, and author contributions must appear immediately before the references and also be uploaded as a separate file.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at submission. Reference lists may include only articles that have been published or are currently in press.
Figures & Tables The main text and figures should be submitted as separate files. All tables must be cited in the text and have titles, and figures and tables should have legends.
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Commentaries

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Commentaries have a maximum length of 1,500 words. The manuscript must include seven keywords.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at submission. References should include only articles that have been published or are currently in press.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted in separate files from the main text file. All tables must be cited in the text and have titles, and figure legends must be concise, comprehensive, and define all abbreviations, symbols, and units of measurement used.
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Editorial Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript requirements are not specified.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format at submission. Reference lists may include only articles that have been published or are currently in press.
Figures & Tables The main text and figures should be submitted as separate files. All tables must be cited in the text and have titles, and figure legends must be concise, comprehensive, and define abbreviations, symbols, and units.
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Recent Publications

EXPRESSION OF CONCERN: Melatonin Prevents Cadmium‐Induced Bone Damage: First Evidence on an Improved Osteogenic/Adipogenic Differentiation Balance of Mesenchymal Stem Cells as Underlying Mechanism

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10.1111/jpi.70170
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RETRACTION: Inhibiting MT2‐TFE3‐Dependent Autophagy Enhances Melatonin‐Induced Apoptosis in Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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10.1111/jpi.70171
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RETRACTION: The Dual Roles of Melatonin Biosynthesis Enzymes in the Coordination of Melatonin Biosynthesis and Autophagy in Cassava

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10.1111/jpi.70172
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EXPRESSION OF CONCERN: Melatonin Protects Against Diabetic Cardiomyopathy Through Mst1/Sirt3 Signaling

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10.1111/jpi.70173
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Correction to “Melatonin Attenuated Early Brain Injury Induced by Subarachnoid Hemorrhage via Regulating NLRP3 Inflammasome and Apoptosis Signaling”

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10.1111/jpi.70169
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 7 days. Accepted manuscripts are published rapidly online.

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What are the publication costs?

No page charges, submission fee or color charges; open access option available.

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Research Topics

Circadian rhythm and melatonin Sleep and Wakefulness Research Birth, Development, and Health Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Spaceflight effects on biology Photoreceptor and optogenetics research Dietary Effects on Health Light effects on plants Free Radicals and Antioxidants Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms Tryptophan and brain disorders Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Sleep and related disorders Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Plant Molecular Biology Research Stress Responses and Cortisol Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering

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