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Molecular Reproduction and Development

Molecular Reproduction and Development takes an integrated approach to understanding cellular, reproductive, and developmental processes. The journal publishes primary research communications and educational forums that encourage dialogue across disciplines in reproductive and developmental biology.

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Subject Reproductive Biology
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1040-452X
eISSN 1098-2795
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $4,470 USD / £2,980 GBP / €3,720 EUR APC for Open Access articles

Submission Instructions

Molecular Reproduction and Development accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 200 words.
Manuscript Reviews should begin with a general or historical perspective, provide a critical analysis of the current field, and end with unresolved questions, speculations, and future directions. Manuscript must include three to five keywords and disclose any use of GenAI tools in the Methods section, a disclosure, or the Acknowledgments section.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style with author-date in-text citations. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically by author name, include only published papers and papers in press, and provide a DOI where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be embedded in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, and tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images.
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Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Research Articles. Abstract must be 200 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Manuscript must include three to five keywords and any use of a GenAI tool must be disclosed in the Methods section, a disclosure, or the Acknowledgments section.
References References must follow APA 6th edition using author-date in-text citations. References must be listed alphabetically at the end of the paper, include only published papers and papers in press, and provide DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be included within the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, and tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Correspondence must be 500 words or less, although expanded Correspondence may be 1000 words at the editors' discretion. Correspondence must begin with a 1–2 sentence introduction or integration into the major point of the communication and end with the major conclusion obtained. Any use of a GenAI tool to develop any portion of the manuscript must be clearly disclosed in the Methods section, via a disclosure, or within the Acknowledgement section.
References Correspondence may include up to three references, or up to six references for expanded Correspondence at the editors' discretion. References must be prepared according to APA 6th edition using author-date in-text citations. The reference list must appear alphabetically by name at the end of the paper and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables Correspondence may include one figure when essential, or two figures for expanded Correspondence at the editors' discretion. Manuscripts may be submitted with figures and tables embedded in an editable file or as separate files. Correspondence figures will be published at no larger than 9 × 9 cm including the figure legend text.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words.
Manuscript Short Communication must not exceed 1500 words of text. Manuscript must include abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions, with results and discussion presented as separate sections and methods detailed enough to permit replication. Manuscript must include three to five keywords and must clearly describe any use of a GenAI tool in the Methods section, a disclosure, or the Acknowledgments section.
References Short Communication must not exceed 25 references. References must follow APA 6th edition style with author-date in-text citations. Reference list must be alphabetical and include a DOI where available.
Figures & Tables Short Communication must not exceed 2 tables or figures. Figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends and be understandable without reference to the text.
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Essays

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 200 words.
Manuscript Essays should start generally or with a historical perspective to integrate the topic into a larger context. Manuscripts should include three to five keywords and must disclose any use of a GenAI tool in the Methods section, via a disclosure, or within the Acknowledgement section.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style with author-date in-text citations. Reference lists must be alphabetical by author surname, include only published papers and papers in press, and provide a DOI where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends and be understandable without reference to the text.
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Recent Publications

Issue Information

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10.1002/mrd.70124
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Editorial Preface for Special Issue “Reproduction in Sponges: Diversity, Strategies, and Regulation”

Alexander V. Ereskovsky, Andrey I. Lavrov

10.1002/mrd.70125
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Sex Determination in Sponges

Jose M. Lorente‐Sorolla, Ana Riesgo

10.1002/mrd.70115
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Effects of Fluorescence‐Activated Cell Sorting on Boar Sperm Motility Subpopulations and In Vitro Embryo Development

Isabel Rodriguez, Tyler Weide, Caleigh E. Grote, Alexandra Keller, Catarina Bittencourt, Emily Schoelerman, Ian Shofner, Aileen F. Keating, Bethany K. Redel, Karl Kerns

10.1002/mrd.70123
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Developmental Expression of Transcription Factors and Wnt Ligands in Sponge Halisarca Dujardinii

Ilya Borisenko, Dmitry Shaporev, Alexander V. Ereskovsky

10.1002/mrd.70121
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision: 20 days; median submission to acceptance: 143 days; median acceptance to publication: 16 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A new cover letter can be submitted before finalizing a transferred submission.

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What are the publication costs?

$4,470 USD / £2,980 GBP / €3,720 EUR APC applies if the Open Access option is selected and the article is accepted and published.

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Research Topics

Reproductive Biology and Fertility Sperm and Testicular Function Animal Genetics and Reproduction Pluripotent Stem Cells Research Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities Renal and related cancers Ovarian function and disorders Reproductive System and Pregnancy Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species CRISPR and Genetic Engineering Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Epigenetics and DNA Methylation RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics RNA Research and Splicing Microtubule and mitosis dynamics Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting Estrogen and related hormone effects Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Ecology and Conservation Studies Birth, Development, and Health Virus-based gene therapy research Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications

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