Integrative Biology
Guidelines for Authors
2.0 Article types
2.1 Full Papers
These must represent a significant development in the particular field and are judged according to originality, quality of scientific content and contribution to existing knowledge. Although there is no page limit for Full Papers, appropriateness of length to content of new science will be taken into consideration.
2.2 Perspectives
These may be articles providing a personal view of part of one discipline associated with Integrative Biology (its present state, where it may be leading, etc) or a philosophical look at a topic of relevance. Alternatively, Perspectives may be historical articles covering a particular subject area or the development of particular case studies, legislation, technologies, methodologies or other subjects within the scope of Integrative Biology.
2.3 Critical and Tutorial Reviews
These must be a critical evaluation of the existing state of knowledge on a particular aspect of the scope; however, original work may be included. Simple literature surveys will not be accepted for publication. Potential review writers should contact the Editor before embarking on their work, wherever possible.
2.4 Mini-Reviews
These are summaries of research in a well-defined, specific topic area covering approximately the last 24 months.
- Given topics should review work no more than 24 months old.
- Articles should cover only the most interesting/significant developments in that specific subject area.
- The article should be highly critical and selective in referencing published work.
- One or two paragraphs of speculation about possible future developments may also be appropriate in the conclusion section.
- Mini-reviews should be brief, four journal pages are recommended (ca. ten double spaced, typed, A4 pages) and should contain no more than two or three tables and a minimal number of figures.
