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Journal of Reproductive Immunology

Journal of Reproductive Immunology is affiliated with the International Society for Immunology of Reproduction, Japanese Society for Immunology Reproduction, Asian Association for Reproductive Immunology, and European Society for Reproductive Immunology. It publishes high quality research in experimental, animal, and clinical reproductive immunobiology, covering normal and pathological processes in male and female reproductive tracts, gametogenesis, embryogenesis, implantation, placental development, gestation, parturition, mammary gland, and lactation, as well as infectious disease, inflammation, autoimmunity, mucosal immunology, cytokines, immunoendocrinology, reproductive immunotherapies, immunogenetics, developmental immunology, reproductive cancers, and immunological techniques relevant to reproductive processes or dysfunction.

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Subject Immunology, Reproductive Biology
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0165-0378
eISSN 1872-7603
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3570 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured with no subheadings or separate sections. Abstract must state objectives, study design, main outcome measures, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript Original Articles should generally not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript should be structured as Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, and Figure Legends. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Original Articles should generally not exceed 45 references. References must be arranged alphabetically by the first author's last name and then chronologically, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 authors followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include up to 4 figures and up to 4 tables. Tables must be included in the uploaded files, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all artwork must have captions.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Review Articles. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured with no subheadings or separate sections.
Manuscript Review Articles should range from 2,000 to 3,000 words. Review Articles should use numbered sections and subsections, with the Introduction explaining the topic’s importance and objectives and the Conclusion covering clinical implications and the need for additional research. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file, a declaration statement before the references if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, and a list of original research papers on which the authors are listed as an author to demonstrate expertise in the relevant field.
References Review Articles should include 30 to 50 references. References must be arranged alphabetically by the first author’s last name and then chronologically, use author-year in-text citations, distinguish same-year works by the same author with letters, and list the first 6 authors followed by “et al.” when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Short Communications require an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 100 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Short Communications must not exceed 1,000 words. Short Communications should be structured as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Short Communications may include no more than five references. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically by first author and then chronologically, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables Short Communications may include no more than one table or illustration. Figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and all artwork must have captions.
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Recent Publications

Puerarin ameliorates obesity-induced spermatogenic dysfunction by restoring Sertoli cell glycolytic homeostasis

Xianghong Wang, Duo Ma, Jing Jiang, Shikui Wu, Xian Wu

10.1016/j.jri.2026.104977
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Decoding Interferon-Mediated Spatiotemporal Regulation at the Maternal–Fetal Interface

Yunjia Ye, Tailang Yin, Yuye Li

10.1016/j.jri.2026.104976
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Elevated Glucose Levels Trigger Trophoblast Cell Invasion Dysfunction through Enhanced Senescence and IGFBP4 Signaling Pathway

Xiaolu Zhang, Mingqing Li, Songping Liu

10.1016/j.jri.2026.104973
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Four Fungal Sterols Inhibit SKOV3 via Autophagy-Ferroptosis and analysis of Structure-Activity Relationships

Jingjing Zhao, Haiying Bao, Die Hu, Qingchun Wang

10.1016/j.jri.2026.104974
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Reduced SPARC in trophoblast promotes decidual M1 macrophage polarization and trophoblast dysfunction

Junmei Liu, Jiayue Ding, Zixuan Su, Yintao Xu, Yu Li, Yan Fang

10.1016/j.jri.2026.104975
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

9 days submission to first decision; 50 days submission to decision after review; 124 days submission to acceptance; 3 days acceptance to online publication

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What are the publication costs?

USD 3570 APC excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

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Research Topics

Reproductive System and Pregnancy Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Endometriosis Research and Treatment Pregnancy and Medication Impact Sperm and Testicular Function Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Reproductive Biology and Fertility Immune Cell Function and Interaction Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Birth, Development, and Health Immune Response and Inflammation T-cell and B-cell Immunology Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Educational Robotics and Engineering Ovarian function and disorders Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Reproductive tract infections research Blood groups and transfusion

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