Editor Resources
IJCY provides editors with structured tools, policy guidance, and workflow support.
Resources are designed to ensure consistent, high quality decisions.
Why Researchers Trust Us
Fast Publication
Average 4 weeks to first decision, 3 weeks to publication after acceptance
Expert Review
35+ editorial board members specializing in cytokine biology and immunology
Global Reach
Research disseminated to immunology professionals in 45+ countries immediately
Rigorous Standards
Double-blind peer review ensuring highest scientific quality and reproducibility
Journal at a Glance
International Journal of Cytokine publishes research that advances understanding of immune signaling, inflammation, and translational immunology. The journal emphasizes rigorous methodology, clear reporting, and clinical relevance to support evidence based care.
Our publishing model combines rapid editorial triage with expert peer review so that cytokine research can move from discovery to application efficiently.
- Peer reviewed open access journal focused on cytokine science.
- Double blind peer review and structured editorial decisions.
- DOI assignment and metadata delivery for discoverability.
- Global readership across immunology and clinical communities.
Quality and Transparency Commitment
Quality assurance is embedded throughout the IJCY workflow. Editorial screening, ethical checks, and reviewer guidance ensure that published results are credible, reproducible, and clinically meaningful.
Authors receive clear decision letters and detailed revision guidance, helping them improve manuscripts and communicate findings with precision.
- Structured reviewer criteria and decision templates.
- Integrity checks for originality and data clarity.
- Transparent timelines and consistent communication.
Core Resources
Decision Templates
Structured letters for consistent communication.
Reviewer Guidance
Criteria and checklists for cytokine research.
Ethics References
Policies covering conflicts and data integrity.
Communication Tools
Invitation language and follow up templates.
Workflow Support
Editors receive support with reviewer selection, reminders, and manuscript tracking. This keeps decisions on schedule.
- Reviewer suggestions from the editorial office.
- Access to revision history and decision records.
- Escalation path for ethics concerns.
Efficient workflows reduce delays and support consistent author communication.
Quality Standards
Resources align with IJCY editorial policies to support consistent decisions. Editors are encouraged to document key considerations in each decision letter.
Standardized workflows improve transparency and reduce reviewer fatigue.
Clear documentation supports future audits and policy updates.
Ongoing Development
IJCY provides updates on reporting standards and reviewer best practices. Editors are invited to contribute to policy improvements and quality initiatives.
Periodic briefings cover emerging methods in cytokine research and updates to ethics guidance.
Request Resources
Editor Support
Contact the editorial office for templates or policy clarification. Additional training materials are available on request. We can also share onboarding checklists quickly and securely, efficiently.
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