Two Convenient Submission Methods

Choose the submission pathway that best fits your workflow. Both methods provide secure, efficient manuscript handling with full editorial support throughout the review process.

Manuscript Types We Publish

Body Fluids welcomes diverse contributions to physiological science. Our expert reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on scientific rigor, mechanistic insights, and contribution to understanding body fluid regulation and homeostatic processes.

Pre-Submission Checklist

Ensure your manuscript meets our requirements before submission. Complete manuscripts receive faster editorial screening and enter peer review more quickly.

Peer Review Timeline

We maintain transparent, predictable timelines to help you plan your research dissemination. Our expert physiologist reviewers provide constructive feedback focused on scientific rigor and mechanistic insights.

Why Physiologists Choose Body Fluids

Submission Requirements for Physiological Studies

Manuscript Structure

Original research articles should follow standard physiological reporting format:

• Abstract: Structured format (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions) - 250 words maximum
• Introduction: Clear physiological rationale and mechanistic hypotheses
• Methods: Detailed protocols enabling replication. Include animal care protocols, surgical procedures, measurement techniques, and statistical analyses
• Results: Present data with appropriate statistical analyses. Emphasize physiological significance over statistical significance
• Discussion: Interpret findings in context of physiological mechanisms and homeostatic regulation
• References: Vancouver style, minimum 30 references for original research

Data Reporting Standards

Body Fluids adheres to discipline-specific reporting guidelines:

• Animal Studies: ARRIVE guidelines compliance mandatory. Include species, strain, age, sex, housing conditions, and sample size justification
• Human Studies: Declaration of Helsinki compliance. Include demographic data, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and informed consent procedures
• Statistical Reporting: Report effect sizes, confidence intervals, and exact p-values. Justify sample sizes with power analyses
• Data Availability: Raw data should be available upon reasonable request or deposited in appropriate repositories

Figures and Illustrations

• High-resolution images (300 DPI minimum) in TIFF, EPS, or PDF format
• Clear labeling of physiological parameters, time courses, and experimental conditions
• Representative traces for electrophysiological or pressure recordings
• Statistical annotations clearly indicated on graphs
• Color figures encouraged for complex physiological data visualization

Article Processing and Open Access

Body Fluids operates as a Gold Open Access journal, ensuring your physiological research is immediately and permanently accessible to the global scientific community. All articles are published under Creative Commons licenses, allowing broad dissemination while protecting author rights.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

We maintain transparent, competitive pricing to support sustainable open access publishing:

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright to their work. Articles are published under CC-BY 4.0 license, permitting:

• Unrestricted sharing and adaptation with attribution
• Text and data mining for computational research
• Inclusion in course materials and presentations
• Deposition in institutional and subject repositories

Editorial Standards and Ethics

Body Fluids maintains rigorous ethical standards aligned with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and best practices in physiological research publishing.

Authorship Criteria

All listed authors must meet ICMJE criteria:

• Substantial contributions to conception, design, data acquisition, or interpretation
• Drafting or critical revision of manuscript content
• Final approval of published version
• Accountability for accuracy and integrity of all aspects

Research Ethics

• Animal Research: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval required. Adherence to ARRIVE guidelines and 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement)
• Human Research: Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and informed consent documentation required
• Conflicts of Interest: Full disclosure of financial relationships, funding sources, and potential conflicts
• Data Integrity: Zero tolerance for data fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation

Plagiarism and Duplicate Publication

All submissions screened via iThenticate. Manuscripts must represent original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Self-plagiarism and salami slicing are unacceptable. Preprint deposition (bioRxiv, medRxiv) is permitted and encouraged.

Post-Acceptance Process

Production Timeline

Accepted manuscripts enter our streamlined production workflow:

• Day 1-3: Copyediting for clarity, grammar, and journal style. Authors receive queries for clarification
• Day 4-6: Typesetting and XML conversion for database indexing
• Day 7-8: Author proofing - final opportunity to correct errors (no substantial changes permitted)
• Day 9-10: Final production checks and DOI assignment
• Day 10: Online publication and immediate indexing

Indexing and Discoverability

Published articles are immediately submitted to major databases:

• /MEDLINE (indexed within 48 hours)
• (indexed within 72 hours)
• (indexed within 1 week)
• Google Scholar (automatic indexing)
• Directory of Open Access Journals ( )

Promotion and Impact

We actively promote published research through:

• Social media announcements on journal channels
• Email alerts to subscribers in relevant physiology subfields
• Inclusion in monthly highlights for exceptional studies
• Press release support for high-impact findings