The Pathophysiology of Cell Injury Journal (PCIJ) welcomes a wide range of high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the understanding of cell injury mechanisms, experimental pathology, and translational applications. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
All manuscripts are submitted electronically through the BM-Publisher submission platform and must conform to the journal’s format, ethical standards, and referencing style (AMA).
1. Accepted Article Types
1.1 Original Research Articles
Reports of novel experimental, clinical, or translational studies relevant to cellular and molecular injury mechanisms.
Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, References, Figures/Tables.
Word limit: up to 5,000 words (excluding references).
1.2 Review Articles / Systematic Reviews
Comprehensive, critical evaluations of current knowledge on specific topics in cellular pathology, oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, or regeneration.
Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion, References.
Word limit: up to 6,000 words.
1.3 Mini-Reviews or Perspectives
Short, focused updates on emerging concepts, new hypotheses, or evolving techniques in cell injury and repair.
Word limit: up to 2,500 words.
1.4 Case Reports
Well-documented clinical cases that provide novel insights into mechanisms of cell injury or rare pathological findings.
Structure: Abstract, Case Presentation, Discussion, References.
Word limit: up to 2,000 words.
1.5 Short Communications / Letters to the Editor
Concise reports of preliminary findings or responses to recently published articles.
Word limit: up to 1,200 words.
1.6 Editorials and Commentaries
Invited articles from recognized experts addressing recent advances, controversies, or conceptual developments in the field.
2. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
2.1 File Format
Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) or .rtf format, with 1.5 line spacing and 12-point Times New Roman font.
2.2 Title Page
Should include:
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Full article title
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Author names and institutional affiliations
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ORCID IDs
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Corresponding author’s email and postal address
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Funding and conflict-of-interest declarations
2.3 Abstract and Keywords
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Structured Abstract (250 words maximum): Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
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Up to 6 keywords using MeSH terminology.
2.4 References
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Use American Medical Association (AMA) citation style.
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Include DOIs for all references when available.
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Reference numbers should appear in superscript in the text (e.g., [1], [2]).
2.5 Figures and Tables
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Figures must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in JPEG or TIFF format.
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Tables should be editable (not images) and labeled sequentially.
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Legends must be clear and descriptive.
2.6 Ethical Statements
Each submission must include statements for:
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Ethical Approval (Institutional Review Board/Animal Ethics Committee)
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Informed Consent (for human subjects, case reports, or identifiable data)
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Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure
3. Submission and Review Workflow
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Online Submission: via BM-Publisher submission system.
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Initial Editorial Assessment: Scope, quality, plagiarism screening.
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Double-Blind Peer Review: At least two external reviewers.
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Revision and Final Decision: Based on reviewer feedback.
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Copyediting, Proofing, and DOI Assignment: Prior to publication.
4. Publication Fees and Open Access Policy
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PCIJ is an open-access journal; accepted papers require an Article Processing Charge (APC) determined by BM-Publisher.
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APC covers peer review management, DOI registration, copyediting, online hosting, and long-term archiving.
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Fee waivers or discounts may be granted for authors from low-income countries or upon editorial discretion.
5. Licensing and Copyright
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing redistribution, remixing, and commercial use with appropriate citation of the original work.
