Membership Program

Journal of Systems Biology

Join a global research community dedicated to understanding biological complexity through integrative computational and experimental approaches. Advance network modeling, multi-omics analysis, and systems-level discovery.

Rigorous Review Standards

Fast Publication Process

Global Research Community

Open Access Publication

Member Benefits

Why Join Our Research Community?

The Journal of Systems Biology provides exclusive advantages to researchers advancing systems-level understanding of biological processes through computational modeling, network analysis, and integrative multi-omics approaches.

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Reduced Publication Costs

Members receive up to 45% discount on Article Processing Charges, making high-impact systems biology research publication accessible to researchers and institutions worldwide. Additional discounts apply for special issue contributions.

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Priority Peer Review

Expedited manuscript processing with priority scheduling from our expert editorial board of systems biologists and computational modelers.

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Unlimited Submissions

Submit unlimited manuscripts annually with rigorous double-blind peer review from leading bioinformatics experts.

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Global Visibility & Impact

Your research reaches computational biology departments, bioinformatics centers, and pharmaceutical organizations worldwide through our extensive global indexing network. Open access ensures maximum readership, citation potential, and collaborative opportunities across disciplines.

Membership Options

Choose Your Membership

Flexible membership options designed for systems biology researchers, computational scientists, and academic institutions at every career stage.

Individual Researcher

Institutional Membership

Multi-User

Ideal for universities, research institutes, bioinformatics centers, and computational biology departments. Provide your entire team with membership benefits, shared APC discounts, and streamlined publication workflows.

✓ 45% APC discount

✓ Multiple user accounts

✓ Priority peer review

✓ Dedicated account manager

✓ Institutional certificate

✓ Custom invoicing

How to Apply

Three Steps to Get Started

Begin your membership journey and start publishing your systems biology research with priority access and discounted rates.

Select Membership

Choose the Individual or Institutional membership tier that best fits your research needs, publication goals, and career stage.

Submit Application

Email [email protected] with your name, institutional affiliation, research focus area, and preferred membership tier.

Start Publishing

Receive your membership confirmation and begin submitting manuscripts with expedited peer review and reduced publication fees.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about membership benefits, research scope, and the publication process.

What research areas does the journal cover?

We welcome original research on gene regulatory networks, metabolic pathway modeling, protein interaction networks, cellular signaling dynamics, multi-scale biological simulations, synthetic biology, systems pharmacology, and integrative multi-omics approaches for biomedical applications.

Are computational methods papers accepted?

Yes. We actively encourage submissions of novel computational methods, machine learning frameworks, network inference algorithms, dynamical systems models, and software tools for systems biology analysis and visualization.

What is the peer review timeline?

Our double-blind peer review typically completes within 4–6 weeks. Members receive priority processing and expedited editorial decisions from our expert review board of systems biologists and computational modelers.

How does open access benefit my research?

Open access ensures your systems biology research is freely available to computational biology labs, bioinformatics centers, pharmaceutical companies, and academic institutions worldwide without subscription barriers, maximizing citations and collaborative impact.

What manuscript types are accepted?

We accept original research articles, reviews, protocol papers, computational method descriptions, case studies, and short communications. Special thematic issues may focus on emerging topics such as single-cell systems biology, AI-driven network modeling, or synthetic biology design principles.

What support services are available to members?

Members receive professional language editing, manuscript formatting assistance, figure preparation guidance, graphical abstract design support, and dedicated editorial assistance throughout the publication process.

Membership Renewal Guidelines

Maintain uninterrupted access to all member benefits by renewing before your current agreement expires.

Timely Renewal: Renew before expiration for uninterrupted access to all membership benefits and publishing privileges.

Renewal Discount: Existing members receive a 10% discount when renewing before the current agreement expires.

Continuous Access: Early renewal ensures uninterrupted access to expedited review, APC discounts, and all premium services.

Deadline Notice: Unused benefits do not carry over for expired memberships. Plan your renewal in advance.

Ready to Advance Systems Biology?

Join the global community of systems biologists and computational researchers driving integrative biological discovery. Start publishing today.

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