BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
7
SEPTEMBER
2014
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
BJ
is a Society journal but has a
partnership with Cell Press. How does
that work?
Our partnership with Cell Press provides us with
resources, economies of scale, and outreach that
we would not have otherwise. Economical print-
ing and distribution, copyediting, a robust website,
licensing and permissions management, marketing,
and media relations are just some of the services
that we benefit from through our partnership.
Q:
BJ
publishes a broad range of papers.
How do I know if my article is right for
BJ?
The Guidelines for Authors
/
pb/assets/raw/journals/society/biophysj/PDFs/
Instructions_to_Authors.pdf) outlines in detail the
types of articles acceptable for
BJ
. You should also
feel free to contact the Editorial office, the Editor-
in-Chief, or any member of the Editorial Board
if you are not sure if your research is appropriate
for
BJ
. You can view the current Editorial Board
roster at
-
board.
Q:
What should I expect in the way
of reviews?
Manuscripts submitted to
Biophysical Journal
are
reviewed by working scientists from around the
world who are experts in their field. Most research
articles receive three reviews. You can expect com-
prehensive, insightful, and helpful evaluations.
Q:
How long will it take to get my
article published?
Most authors receive an initial decision on their
paper within 30 days of submission. If your manu-
script is accepted, you will be asked to submit final
files. It will be 30 days from receipt of those files
until publication.
Q:
Do I have to be a member of BPS to
publish in
BJ
?
No, membership in the Society is not required
to publish in
BJ
. As a member, however, you do
receive reduced rates for publishing in the Journal.
Members pay about two-thirds the cost of page
charges, receive free color for online figures, and
save $100 per figure on print figures. (Note: the
corresponding author must be a member at the
time of submission to qualify.)
Q:
What is the embargo policy of
BJ
?
In keeping with most agency and institutional
guidelines,
BJ
makes its full content available after
12 months. We deposit all articles into PubMed
Central after 12 months.
Q:
Is
BJ
an open access journal?
BJ
offers an immediate open access option for
authors who do not want to wait for the 12-month
embargo. For a fee of $1,800 your article will be
open to the world on the
BJ
website as soon as it is
published. If your funding body requires immedi-
ate open access (e.g., Wellcome Trust), the article
will then be delivered to PubMed Central upon
publication; it will also be freely available on the
BJ
website.
Q:
What if I have other questions about
the journal?
Visit
or
contact
with additional
questions.
