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Translational research

Translational Research is a monthly journal published since 1915 that covers laboratory, clinical, and public health research across biomedical medicine. It focuses on interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary work that advances the translation of scientific discovery into improved standards of care, including preclinical, clinical, epidemiologic, health outcomes, and public health research. The journal is published in association with Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.

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Subject Medical Laboratory Technology, Medicine, General & Internal, Medicine, Research & Experimental

Impact Factor 5.9

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 1931-5244

eISSN 1878-1810

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Open Access APC: USD 4,460 (excluding taxes); subscription: no publication fee charged to authors

Submission Instructions

Translational research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter All authors must have approved the submitted version of the manuscript.

Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required for Original Research Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Original Research Articles have no maximum word limit. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections covering all essential elements using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a disclosure statement in a new section before the references list.

References Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa, and references cited in the abstract must be given in full.

Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.

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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections covering all essential elements using headings, with acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references list. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a disclosure statement in a new section before the references list.

References Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa, unpublished results and personal communications should generally be excluded, and web references must include the full URL and access date.

Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files with the manuscript, whereas tables must be submitted as editable text. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions, and tables must include notes below the table body.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Manuscript Letters to the Editor must not exceed 1000 words. Letters to the Editor must comment on published articles and should aim to confirm results using a different approach, extend the original report, or refute the results or authors’ interpretation. A declaration of competing interests must be uploaded, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be disclosed in a separate section placed before the references list.

References Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 15 references. Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and every reference list entry must be cited in the text.

Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files alongside the manuscript, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in the order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.

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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “Circ-PHC3 promotes malignant progression of ovarian cancer through regulating miR-512-3p/SLC2A1/HK2 mediated glucose metabolism” [Translational Research 294, 2026, 1-9]

Jinghua Tian, Fenghua Zhang, Zhengmao Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Ruiting Liu, Jingde Jia, Na Wang

10.1016/j.trsl.2026.07.007

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Editorial Advisory Board

10.1016/s1931-5244(26)00154-4

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Author Guidelines

10.1016/s1931-5244(26)00155-6

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10.1016/s1931-5244(26)00157-x

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Information for Readers

10.1016/s1931-5244(26)00156-8

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

7 days from submission to first decision; 75 days from submission to decision after review; 141 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 4,460 excluding taxes. Subscription publication: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Marriage and Sexual Relationships Pharmacy and Medical Practices Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment MicroRNA in disease regulation Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Gut microbiota and health Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Immune Cell Function and Interaction Epigenetics and DNA Methylation Pancreatic function and diabetes Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies Inflammasome and immune disorders Circular RNAs in diseases Respiratory Support and Mechanisms RNA modifications and cancer Mesenchymal stem cell research Mitochondrial Function and Pathology Extracellular vesicles in disease