The SCICONX Journal of Cellular Immunology and Tissue Engineering (JCITE) welcomes high-quality submissions that advance knowledge at the interface of cellular immunology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and immune-engineering. Authors are encouraged to carefully review these instructions prior to submission to ensure a smooth and efficient editorial and peer review process.

JCITE publishes original, ethical, and methodologically sound research that contributes meaningful scientific insight and translational value.

✦ Manuscript Categories

JCITE accepts the following types of submissions:

• Original Research Articles – Full-length reports of novel experimental or computational studies.
• Review Articles – Comprehensive and critical evaluations of current knowledge and emerging trends.
• Mini-Reviews – Focused overviews of rapidly developing or specialized topics.
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses – Structured evidence-based studies following recognized reporting standards.
• Short Communications – Concise reports of significant preliminary or innovative findings.
• Perspectives and Commentaries – Scholarly opinions addressing conceptual advances or challenges in the field.
• Methods and Protocols – Detailed descriptions of experimental or analytical techniques with clear reproducibility value.
• Translational Case Studies – Selective submissions with strong mechanistic relevance to immune–tissue interactions.

✦ General Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Language and Style

• Manuscripts must be written in clear, professional English.
• Either British or American spelling may be used consistently.
• Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek professional language editing prior to submission.

File Format

• Formatting Template (Click here to download).
• Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
• Figures may be embedded in the manuscript for review purposes and uploaded separately as high-resolution files.

Manuscript Structure

➤ Title Page

The title page should include:

• Concise and informative manuscript title
• Full names of all authors
• Institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author’s email address
• A short running title (optional)

➤ Abstract

• Original Research Articles should include a structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion) of up to 250 words.
• Review articles may use an unstructured abstract.
• Abstracts should clearly state the scientific significance of the work.

➤ Keywords

Provide 3–6 keywords that accurately reflect the content and improve discoverability.

➤ Main Text (Original Research)

• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion (optional)

Subheadings should be used to enhance clarity and logical flow.

➤ Figures and Tables

• Figures should be of high quality and clearly labeled.
• Tables must be editable and not embedded as images.
• All figures and tables should be cited sequentially in the text.
• Image manipulation that alters scientific meaning is strictly prohibited.

➤ References

• JCITE follows a numbered citation style.
• References should be listed in the order of appearance in the text.
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of references.

Ethical Requirements

Research Ethics:

• Studies involving humans or animals must have approval from appropriate ethics committees.
• A clear ethics statement must be included in the manuscript.
• Informed consent must be obtained where applicable.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be based on:

• Substantial contribution to study design, data acquisition, or analysis
• Drafting or critically revising the manuscript
• Approval of the final version
• Accountability for all aspects of the work
• Guest or honorary authorship is not permitted.

Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure

• All authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.
• Sources of funding must be clearly stated.

Data Availability and Reproducibility

• JCITE encourages transparency and reproducibility.

Authors should:

• Describe data availability clearly
• Provide access to datasets where possible
• Include sufficient methodological detail for replication

Plagiarism and Originality

• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere.
• All submissions are screened for plagiarism.

Peer Review Process

• JCITE operates a double-blind peer review system.
• Manuscripts are assessed for scope, originality, scientific quality, and ethical compliance.
• Editorial decisions include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

Revision and Resubmission

• Authors should respond to reviewer comments in a point-by-point format.
• Revised manuscripts must highlight changes made.

✦ Open Access and Publication Charges

JCITE is a Gold Open Access journal. Accepted manuscripts are published with immediate online access. Article Processing Charges (APCs), if applicable, will be communicated transparently during the editorial process.

✦ Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain copyright of their work.
• Articles are published under an open-access license permitting reuse with proper attribution.

✦ Submission Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to JCITE, authors confirm that:

• The work is original
• All authors have approved the submission
• Ethical standards have been met

✦ Contact Information

For submission-related queries, authors may contact the editorial office through the journal’s official communication channels.

The editorial team of JCITE looks forward to receiving high-quality submissions that advance the fields of cellular immunology and tissue engineering.