Before You Submit

Journal of Transgenics (JTR) is a peer reviewed open access journal focused on transgenic research, genetic engineering, and genome editing innovations. The journal publishes research that advances molecular design, functional genomics, and practical applications in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. Manuscripts must be original, methodologically sound, and relevant to genetic engineering applications. Ensure clarity, reproducibility, and ethical compliance before submission.

Manuscripts should be written in concise scientific English with clear structure. Include all required statements to avoid delays during editorial screening.

Submit the manuscript in editable format with separate figure files. Use consistent citation style and include DOIs where available. Tables must be editable, and images should be high resolution.

Provide 4 to 6 keywords that match indexing terms used in genetics and biotechnology. Ensure all abbreviations are defined at first use.

Submissions undergo editorial screening for scope, ethics, and completeness. Manuscripts that pass screening are sent to expert reviewers. Editors evaluate reviewer feedback and issue decisions based on scientific merit.

After acceptance, manuscripts proceed to production for copyediting and proof review. Authors must respond promptly to maintain publication timelines.

Authorship and Contributions

All authors must meet authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript. Provide a contribution statement to clarify roles and accountability. Authorship changes after submission require written agreement from all authors.

References and Citations

Ensure reference accuracy and include DOIs where possible. Cite primary sources and avoid unnecessary self citation. Consistency in formatting supports indexing and discoverability.

Figures and Supplementary Data

Provide figure legends that define symbols and abbreviations. Supplementary files should include descriptive titles and be referenced in the text for clarity and context.

Reporting Guidelines

Use CONSORT for clinical trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews, and ARRIVE for animal research. Include completed checklists as supplementary files when required.

Statistical Reporting

Describe statistical methods clearly and report effect sizes, confidence intervals, and exact p values where appropriate. Identify software and version numbers used for analysis.

Data Availability

Provide repository links for datasets, sequences, and constructs. If data are restricted, describe access conditions and the reason for restriction.

Ethics and Biosafety

Include ethics approvals, biosafety committee approvals, and relevant regulatory statements. For gene drives or environmental release studies, describe containment and risk mitigation measures.

Preprints and Prior Dissemination

JTR considers manuscripts posted on recognized preprint servers, provided disclosure is made during submission and the work is not under consideration elsewhere.

Revision Process

Provide a point by point response to reviewer comments and highlight changes in the manuscript. Clear responses speed editorial decisions and improve publication timelines.

Cover Letter and Title Page

Include a concise cover letter that summarizes novelty, relevance to transgenic research, and any prior dissemination. A title page should list all authors, affiliations, corresponding author contact details, and any equal contribution notes.

Clear submission metadata helps editors identify scope fit and improves reviewer matching.

ORCID and Author Identifiers

Provide ORCID iDs for all authors when available. Author identifiers improve attribution, funding compliance, and link your work across platforms. Confirm consistent spelling of names and affiliations to avoid indexing errors.

Image Integrity and Figure Quality

Figures must be original and free of inappropriate manipulation. Provide full resolution images and describe any adjustments applied to brightness or contrast. Include scale bars for microscopy and label lanes for gels or blots.

Nomenclature and Gene Symbols

Use standardized gene symbols, organism names, and strain identifiers. Define constructs and transgenes clearly and use consistent terminology across text, figures, and tables to support reproducibility.

Clinical Trial and Study Registration

Clinical trials or studies involving human participants should include registration numbers and registry details. Provide registration dates and confirm alignment with protocol objectives to support transparency.

Materials and Reagents

Describe sources for vectors, plasmids, cell lines, and animal models. Provide catalog numbers or repository links to allow replication. If materials are proprietary, note access restrictions and contact pathways.

Negative Results and Robustness

Report negative or null findings when they provide important context for the field. Clear reporting of limitations and robustness checks helps reviewers assess validity and supports realistic interpretation of results.

AI Assisted Tools Disclosure

If language or data analysis tools were used, disclose the tool name and purpose. Authors remain responsible for all content, data integrity, and interpretation of results.

Supplementary Methods

Complex protocols can be provided as supplementary methods to improve transparency. Include primer sequences, construct maps, or extended statistical methods when needed to enable replication.

Proof Review and Publication

After acceptance, authors receive proofs for review. Check figures, equations, and author information carefully and respond promptly to avoid publication delays.

Sequence Data and Accession Numbers

For genomic or transcriptomic studies, provide accession numbers and repository names in the manuscript. Include accession details in the data availability statement and reference list when required.

Statistics and Power

Explain sample size justification and power calculations when relevant. Report statistical assumptions and multiple testing corrections to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

Reproducibility Checklist

Include raw data where feasible and summarize key parameters such as plasmid maps, guide RNA sequences, or transgene integration methods. Detailed reporting improves reviewer confidence and future reuse.

Funder and Compliance Statements

List funding sources, grant numbers, and compliance requirements. If funders require public access or specific licenses, mention these at submission to avoid delays.

Corrections and Updates

Authors should notify the editorial office of any post publication issues. Corrections are issued to maintain the accuracy of the scientific record.

Originality and Plagiarism

Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. JTR uses similarity screening during editorial checks. Proper citation and quotation are required for previously published material.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author manages communication, confirms coauthor approval, and ensures compliance with policies. Provide a reliable email address and update the office if contact details change.

File Naming and Organization

Use clear file names for figures, tables, and supplementary files. Organize files logically so editors and reviewers can evaluate your work without delays or missing components.

Software and Tool Reporting

List software tools, versions, and key parameters used in analysis. For bioinformatics pipelines, provide workflow descriptions or links to scripts so results can be verified.

Units and Measurement Standards

Report measurements in standard units and define abbreviations. Consistent unit reporting across tables and figures prevents interpretation errors and supports reproducibility.

Biosafety and Regulatory Compliance

For work involving genetically modified organisms or gene drives, describe biosafety level, containment practices, and regulatory approvals. Provide documentation or approvals where required to ensure responsible research conduct.

Graphical Abstracts

If you include a graphical abstract, keep it simple and focused on the primary finding. Use readable labels and ensure the graphic matches the main text and data presented in the manuscript. Provide a short caption that aligns with the abstract conclusions. Keep file size reasonable and use common formats such as PNG or PDF and JPG if needed.