Journal of Cell Biology welcomes submissions that include reviewer comments from another journal. Our process is prompt and painless—to submit your paper for consideration, simply follow these steps.
Keep your format. We accept submissions in any format, so there is no need to reformat your manuscript. Just be sure that your cover letter includes the name of the previous journal and your wish to transfer to JCB.
Provide the essentials. Begin the process by logging in or creating a new profile in our submission site. Choose the manuscript type “Transfer.” Upload your manuscript, cover letter, and point by point response. Fill out the manuscript information fields, and then review your materials.
Submit. Once your manuscript is submitted, you will receive an email from the journal office acknowledging receipt and providing your manuscript number within 24 hours.
Follow up. After your manuscript is submitted, the journal office will request from you the original decision letters and all subsequent correspondence from the previous journal. Your manuscript and the reviewer comments will then be assessed by JCB scientific editors and expert academic editors, who will solicit further expert advice if needed.
We may reach out to you or the previous journal for additional information.
