Molecular BioSystems
Guidelines for Authors
2.0 Article types
2.1 Communications
Communications in Molecular BioSystems contain novel scientific work of such importance and interest that rapid publication is required. Communications are concise and should not exceed four journal pages (ca. 2000 words) in length; they may be accompanied by Electronic Supplementary Information. Communications should be submitted using the RSC template, and should start with a brief unreferenced abstract and not contain any section headings. The number of references should be limited to ca. 15. A short justification statement must be included with the submission outlining why the work merits rapid publication.
2.2 Full Papers
Full Papers in Molecular BioSystems present original high quality primary research that has not been previously published. However, work that has appeared in print in a short form such as a Communication is normally acceptable. Please note that the RSC strongly discourages the fragmentation of a substantial body of work into a number of short publications. Papers start with a brief unreferenced abstract and contain an introduction, results and discussion, experimental, and notes and references sections.
2.3 Methods
Methods in Molecular BioSystems are primary research articles reporting useful new methodology relevant to the scope of the journal. The advantages of the reported work must be clearly presented, for example by comparison with established techniques. Methods should be no more than 3000 words in length, start with a brief unreferenced abstract and contain an introduction, results and discussion, experimental, and notes and references sections.
2.4 Reviews
Reviews in Molecular BioSystems are critical reviews of a topical and significant area of research. They are typically up to 6000 words in length and include a short biography of the author(s). Reviews are normally invited by the Molecular BioSystems Editorial Board. However, suggestions from authors are welcome and enquiries regarding the submission of these articles should be directed to the Editor.
2.5 Highlights
Highlights in Molecular BioSystems are short updates of a developing area of research. They are typically up to 3000 words in length and include a short biography of the author(s). Highlights are normally invited by the Molecular BioSystems Editorial Board. However, suggestions from authors are welcome and enquiries regarding the submission of these articles should be directed to the Editor.
2.6 Opinions
Opinions in Molecular BioSystems are typically 2000 words in length and provide a personal, often speculative, viewpoint or hypothesis on a topic of current interest to the scientific community. Provided that they are not defamatory to the work of others they can be controversial and stimulate counter-opinion. They can include a short biography of the author(s). Opinions are normally invited by the Molecular BioSystems Editorial Board. However, suggestions from authors are welcome and enquiries regarding the submission of these articles should be directed to the Editor.
2.7 Tutorial Reviews
Tutorial Reviews in Molecular BioSystems review techniques or methodology. They are reference guides or "how to..." articles targeted at readers who want to use the particular technique described but have little or no experience of it. They are typically 6000 words in length and include a short biography of the author(s).
