FEBS Press journal overviews
The FEBS Journal
For high-quality, full-length papers and expert reviews relevant to the molecular, cellular and biochemical life sciences.
Editor-in-Chief: Seamus Martin
Key Features: Diverse and engaging review content | Most accepted manuscripts undergo only one round of revision | Free to publish (no page charges) or choose Open Access options
Key Metrics 2024: Impact Factor 4.2 | CiteScore 13.1 | Cited Half-life 7.5 years | Median time from submission to first decision after peer review: 47 days
Award: The FEBS Journal Richard Perham Prize is awarded annually to authors of an outstanding paper published in the previous calendar year.
FEBS Letters
For rapid publication of research reports that significantly impact and advance knowledge, and timely reviews of wide interest in the molecular biosciences.
Editor-in-Chief: Michael Brunner
Key Features: Diverse primary research and review article formats | Scientists’ Forum builds bridges between science and society | Free to publish (no page charges) or choose Open Access options
Key Metrics 2024: Impact Factor 3.0 | CiteScore 6.1 | Cited Half-life 18.0 years | Median time from submission to first decision after peer review: 28 days
Award: The FEBS Letters Award is given annually to the senior author of an outstanding paper published in FEBS Letters during the previous year.
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FEBS Open Bio
For publication of research articles in the molecular and cellular life sciences, with emphasis on technical and ethical quality rather than objective judgements of significance.
Editor-in-Chief: Miguel De la Rosa
Key Features: Diverse article formats, including Research Protocols|Fast Track option | Education articles free to publish | Strong ties with the annual FEBS Congress | Open access
Key Metrics 2024: Impact Factor 2.3 | CiteScore 5.5 | Cited Half-life 4.5 years | Median time from submission to first decision after peer review: 36 days
Award: The FEBS Open Bio Article Prize is awarded to an early career researcher who has published an outstanding paper in the previous calendar year.
Molecular Oncology
For publishing high-impact research articles in basic, translational and clinical cancer research, as well as reviews and policy papers discussing emerging concepts in cancer research, cancer diagnosis, prevention and care.
Editor-in-Chief: Kevin Ryan
Key Features: Diverse article formats, including policy articles | Fast-track option | Affiliate journal of the EACR and the EACS | Open access |
Key Metrics 2024: Impact Factor 4.5 | CiteScore 11.4 | Cited Half-life 5.0 years | Median time from submission to first decision after peer review: 47 days
Prizes: For outstanding posters and short talks at key meetings, and top entries of the annual writing competition launched on World Cancer Day.
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