International Journal of Steroids
Follow these instructions to prepare a clear, compliant manuscript and speed peer review.
Instructions for Authors
Clear preparation standards help reviewers focus on scientific quality and clinical value.
The International Journal of Steroids publishes research on steroid biochemistry, receptor signaling, endocrine disorders, and therapeutic applications. Manuscripts should be methodologically rigorous and clinically relevant.
We accept original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analyses, short communications, case series with strong learning value, and translational studies.
The journal prioritizes work that advances understanding of steroid hormones in clinical care, pharmacology, and molecular biology. Clear reporting supports replication and clinical translation.
Submission Snapshot
- Cover letter summarizing novelty and relevance
- Structured abstract and keywords
- Ethics approval and consent statements
- Data availability statement and repository links
Scope Fit
Steroid biochemistry, receptor signaling, endocrine disorders, and therapeutic applications.
Article Types
Original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analyses, and translational studies.
Editorial Focus
Methodological rigor, clinical relevance, and transparent reporting to support replication.
Core Sections and Formatting
Organized manuscripts improve peer review efficiency and reader comprehension.
- Title page with full author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact
- Structured abstract with objective, methods, results, and conclusion
- Keywords aligned with steroid and endocrine terminology
- Main text with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
- Funding, conflict of interest, and author contribution statements
- References with complete citation details and DOI where available
Use clear headings and consistent terminology for hormones, receptors, and clinical outcomes. Define abbreviations at first use and maintain consistent units throughout.
Manuscripts should be written in clear scientific language with a logical flow from rationale to conclusions. Avoid ambiguous terminology and explain key clinical implications.
Formatting Essentials
- Provide a concise conclusion on clinical or mechanistic impact
- Maintain consistent units and terminology
- List funding, conflicts, and author roles clearly
- Keep headings aligned with the section structure
Optimize Discovery
Abstracts and keywords influence discovery and indexing across databases.
Provide a structured abstract that highlights the clinical question, methods, key results, and implications. Keep the abstract focused and consistent with the main text.
Select four to six keywords that reflect steroid pathways, endocrine disorders, or therapeutic applications. Use standardized terminology to improve search visibility.
Data Presentation Standards
High quality visuals improve interpretation of endocrine and molecular findings.
- Submit figures in high resolution formats such as TIFF, JPEG, or PNG
- Provide descriptive captions with statistical annotations
- Remove patient identifiers from clinical images
- Reference every figure and table in the main text
Supplementary files may include extended methods, raw datasets, or analytical scripts. Label each file clearly and reference it within the manuscript.
For microscopy or imaging figures, describe processing steps and ensure that any adjustments do not alter scientific meaning.
Tables should be self explanatory, with clear units and consistent reporting of statistical significance.
Compliance Requirements
Ethical compliance supports trust and protects patients and participants.
- Include IRB or ethics committee approval details for human studies
- Document informed consent and privacy protections
- Register clinical trials before participant enrollment
- Follow recognized animal welfare guidelines
- Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources
Report adverse events and safety monitoring procedures for interventional studies. Provide clear statements on data privacy and handling.
Research involving vulnerable populations should include additional protections and justification for inclusion.
If human biological samples are used, describe collection protocols and consent for secondary analysis.
Ethics File Check
- Ethics approval ID and committee name
- Informed consent statement
- Trial registration number when applicable
- Safety monitoring and adverse event details
Responsible Attribution
Authorship should reflect substantial contribution and accountability.
All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to be accountable for their contributions. List author roles clearly in the manuscript or cover letter.
Identify the corresponding author responsible for communication and post publication queries.
Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged separately.
Reproducibility Standards
Data sharing strengthens verification and future reuse.
Include a data availability statement describing where data can be accessed or why access is restricted.
- Public repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad, or OSF
- Institutional repositories with persistent identifiers
- Controlled access repositories for sensitive clinical data
If code or analytical scripts were used, provide repository links and version details. Cite datasets in the reference list when possible.
Indicate any embargo period and describe access conditions if data are restricted by consent or regulation.
Repository Tips
- Use persistent identifiers for data and code
- Describe file formats and variable definitions
- Align repository access with consent terms
Study Design Standards
Use established guidelines to improve clarity and reproducibility.
- CONSORT for randomized trials
- PRISMA for systematic reviews and meta analyses
- STROBE for observational studies
- Include effect sizes and confidence intervals where appropriate
Provide a clear statistical methods section, specify software versions, and report key assumptions.
For mechanistic studies, describe assay validation, controls, and normalization approaches.
Submission Context
A concise cover letter helps editors assess scope and significance quickly.
Summarize the novelty of the findings, highlight clinical or mechanistic relevance, and identify any special issue alignment.
Disclose prior dissemination such as preprints or conference abstracts. Transparency supports appropriate citation and evaluation.
If the manuscript has overlapping content with prior publications, explain the distinction in the cover letter.
How to Submit
Two submission methods are available for author convenience.
Confirm manuscript type and scope alignment
Prepare a cover letter summarizing novelty and clinical relevance
Upload manuscript, figures, tables, and supplementary files
Provide author details, funding, conflicts, and data statement
Review the submission summary and submit
Submission Methods
- Manuscriptzone submission: https://oap.manuscriptzone.net/
- Simple Manuscript Submission: https://openaccesspub.org/manuscript-submission-form
If the work has appeared as a preprint or conference abstract, disclose this in the cover letter for transparency.
Revision and Acceptance
Structured review ensures rigorous evaluation and constructive feedback.
Manuscripts receive editorial screening followed by peer review. Authors should provide a point by point response to reviewer comments.
Provide a clean revised manuscript and, when possible, a marked version that highlights changes. Accepted manuscripts move to production for copyediting and proof review.
Optional language editing support is available upon request and does not affect editorial decisions.
Authors should respond to each reviewer comment clearly and identify where revisions were made in the manuscript.
Revision Pack
- Point by point response to reviewers
- Clean revised manuscript file
- Marked file showing tracked changes
- Updated data or supplement files if needed
Production and Publication
Accepted manuscripts move through copyediting and proof review before release.
Authors receive proofs for final review and should verify accuracy of data, figures, and author details.
Metadata, abstracts, and keywords are finalized for indexing. Prompt proof review helps accelerate publication timelines.
Once published, the article is openly available with clear licensing and can be shared widely within compliance guidelines.
If corrections are required after publication, contact the editorial office promptly so updates can be recorded transparently.
Before You Submit
A final review reduces avoidable delays and supports faster processing.
- Confirm author names and affiliations are accurate
- Verify ethics approvals and consent statements
- Check data availability and repository links
- Ensure figures are high resolution and de identified
- Review references for completeness and DOIs
If any required documentation is missing, the editorial office may request updates before peer review begins.
A final self review helps identify inconsistencies before submission.
Submission Ready
- All files named consistently
- Cover letter included
- Conflict of interest statement completed
How to Avoid Delays
Small preparation details can significantly speed review and production.
Ensure that the methods section provides sufficient detail for replication, including reagent sources, assay conditions, and statistical parameters.
Check that all abbreviations are defined at first use and that hormone names and receptor subtypes are consistent throughout the manuscript.
Verify that figures are referenced in the correct order and that legends describe units, sample sizes, and statistical tests.
When reporting clinical studies, include eligibility criteria, recruitment periods, and follow up duration so reviewers can assess generalizability.
Complete author contribution statements and accurate funding disclosures reduce administrative follow up and help indexing platforms capture the full record.
A short limitations note helps reviewers interpret results in context.
Improve Readability
Clear formatting helps reviewers focus on scientific content.
Use concise paragraphs, descriptive subheadings, and consistent terminology to improve flow. Avoid unnecessary jargon and define all abbreviations.
Check that units are consistent and that statistical values are reported in a standardized format. This improves clarity for clinical readers.
A well organized manuscript reduces revision cycles and supports faster publication once accepted.
If multiple experimental arms are included, use consistent labeling to prevent confusion in tables and figures.
Ensure that abbreviations in figures match those used in the text and legends.
Consider including a brief limitations statement to guide reviewer interpretation.
Consistent section headings make it easier for reviewers to locate key findings quickly.
Clear formatting supports efficient indexing after publication.
Impact of Open Access Steroid Research
Open access accelerates citations, funding visibility, and clinical adoption.
Editorial Inquiries
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