ABBS is a scientific journal publishing monthly original articles, short communications and review articles in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics. Original articles and short communications should report original work not published or considered for publication elsewhere. Reviews should provide a concise introduction to the subject matter to inform the readers of the latest developments in a certain area. ABBS also publishes brief reports, such as “new phenomenon” which reports a new finding, and “lab note” which reports an important preliminary result or a novel useful method. In addition, ABBS publishes “research highlight” which provides brief comments on a most recently published work and discusses its impact on the future research.
Editorial Review and Acceptance
The acceptance criteria for a manuscript are the quality and originality of the research and its significance to our readership. Except where otherwise stated, manuscripts are single-blind peer reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers and the editor. Final acceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board, who reserves the right to refuse any material for publication. To verify originality, your article may be checked by the originality detection service Crossref Similarity Check.
Submission of Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be written in readable English and must be submitted online through our ScholarOne Manuscripts System. Once you have prepared your manuscript according to the instructions please visit the online submission website.
Initial submission should include a cover letter (filling in the cover letter section) stating that: (i) the content has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere, (ii) all authors are in agreement with the content of the manuscript, and (iii) a brief CV of the corresponding author. Authors must declare any financial support or relationships that may pose conflict of interest. If tables or figures have been reproduced from other sources, a letter from the copyright holder (usually the Publisher) stating authorization to reproduce the material must be attached to the covering letter.
The final version of the accepted manuscript will be uploaded by the editorial office after pre-editing (careful check of the main text and figure quality suitable for type-setting and production). If too many language problems are to be fixed during pre-editing, authors will be contacted by the editors for the final approval.
If you have difficulties in using the online submission system, please feel free to contact the Editorial Office at the following address:
Editorial Office of Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica
CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science
