Journal of Cell Death call for papers from Dr Garry Walsh

I am writing to you in my capacity as the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Cell Death.

It is a great pleasure to invite you to submit an article to the Journal. Journal of Cell Death provides a rapid forum for the dissemination of original research articles and review articles related to all types and aspects of cell death at both the basic and applied levels.

The scope of the journal includes the triggers, cellular components, mediators and pathways involved, as well as the biochemistry, morphological changes and genetics that control programmed cell death.

I am particularly interested in receiving submissions that investigate or review the implications that furthering our knowledge of the apoptotic process has for understanding of disease pathology and treatment, from apoptosis initiation to phagocytic disposal of cellular corpses.

The journal will be competing head-on with a number of existing subscription-based journals. However, there is clearly a niche for the new journal. The reason for this is because all journal articles will be accessible without any access boundaries to all internet users throughout the world. Another major benefit of open access online journals is that anyone can contribute, and not only those in major institutions.

These freedoms are coupled with rigorous, fair and prompt standards of peer review. I hope to receive your contribution to this exiting new journal in the near future.

What is the advantage to you of publishing in Journal of Cell Death?

• Full open access: everyone can read your article and you retain copyright in it

• Publishing decision within 2 weeks of submission

• Your paper will not be rejected due to lack of space and will be published immediately on acceptance

• Prompt and fair peer review from two expert peer reviewers

• Frequent updates on your paper’s status

• Friendly responsive staff

Aims and scope:

Journal of Cell Death is a journal that publishes papers in natural and pathological aspects of all types of cell death.

What a previous author said:

"LA is different, and hopefully represents a kind of scientific publication machinery that removes the hurdles from free flow of scientific thought."

In summary:

The advantages of a younger journal such as Journal of Cell Death are numerous but in essence allow us a greater flexibility and responsiveness to authors and readers that older journals cannot match.

Yours sincerely,
Dr Garry Walsh

Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Cell Death