Author Guidelines for Life Conflux

🔬 Scientific Excellence

Maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and reproducibility in all published research.

🌐 Global Accessibility

Ensuring worldwide access to cutting-edge research through our open access model, eliminating barriers to scientific knowledge.

🤝 Collaborative Innovation

Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of diverse perspectives to address complex biological questions.

💰 Zero Submission Fees

No article processing charges or submission fees, ensuring equitable access for researchers regardless of institutional resources.

⚡ Expedited Review

Streamlined editorial processes with target review completion within 4-6 weeks while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

🌍 Global Dissemination

Immediate global accessibility upon publication with comprehensive indexing and archival preservation.

👨‍🎓 Expert Editorial Board

Distinguished international editorial board comprising leading researchers from prestigious academic institutions worldwide.

📝 Manuscript Submission Portal

Primary portal for new manuscript submissions and documentation upload

📊 Author Dashboard

Real-time manuscript status tracking and reviewer communication interface

🛠️ Technical Support

Dedicated technical assistance for submission platform and file management issues

📧 Editorial Correspondence

Direct communication with editorial board for content-related inquiries

✍️ Scientific Writing Enhancement

• Language refinement: Native English-speaking editors with scientific backgrounds
• Structural optimization: Logical flow and argumentation enhancement
• Technical accuracy: Scientific terminology and concept clarification
• Citation standardization: Reference formatting and accuracy verification
• Clarity improvement: Complex concept simplification without loss of scientific rigor

🌐 Multilingual Translation Services

• Expert scientific translation: Subject matter specialists in target languages
• Cultural adaptation: Localization for international academic audiences
• Technical precision: Accurate translation of specialized terminology
• Quality assurance: Multi-stage review and back-translation verification
• Format preservation: Maintenance of scientific document structure

📊 Data Visualization and Graphics

• Figure optimization: High-resolution, publication-ready graphics creation
• Statistical visualization: Clear, accurate representation of analytical results
• Graphical abstracts: Compelling visual summaries of research findings
• Accessibility compliance: Color-blind friendly and universally accessible designs
• Journal formatting: Adherence to specific publication requirements

📋 Manuscript Templates

Structured templates for different article types with formatting guidelines

🔄 Free Format Submission

Simplified submission process allowing flexible formatting for initial review

🆘 24/7 Author Support

Round-the-clock assistance for technical and editorial inquiries

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal and Familial Relationships

Immediate family members, domestic partners, close personal relationships, or any supervisory relationships within the preceding five years that could influence objective evaluation.

🤝 Professional and Academic Collaborations

Recent research collaborations, co-authorships, shared grant funding, joint patent applications, or participation in collaborative research networks within the past three years.

🏢 Institutional and Organizational Affiliations

Current or recent institutional affiliations, advisory board memberships, committee service, or any organizational relationships that could create perceived or actual conflicts of interest.

💰 Financial and Commercial Interests

Business partnerships, financial investments, consulting relationships, royalty agreements, or any commercial interests related to the research content or competing technologies.

• Identity falsification: Creating false reviewer or editor identities or credentials
• Review manipulation: Collusion among authors, reviewers, or editors to influence outcomes
• Content fabrication: Plagiarizing or fabricating review reports or editorial communications
• Bias introduction: Engaging in discriminatory or prejudicial reviewing practices

• Conflict concealment: Failing to disclose known conflicts of interest or relationships
• Coercive practices: Attempting to influence or pressure favorable evaluations
• Confidentiality violations: Unauthorized disclosure of manuscript content or review details
• Systemic circumvention: Any organized effort to undermine review objectivity

🔍 Scientific Quality Assurance

• Methodological rigor: Ensuring robust experimental design and appropriate statistical analyses
• Expert review coordination: Securing evaluation by minimum two qualified domain specialists
• Merit-based assessment: Evaluating manuscripts solely on scientific quality and significance
• Reproducibility standards: Verifying adequate methodological detail for replication
• Innovation recognition: Identifying and promoting genuinely novel scientific contributions

🔒 Confidentiality and Information Security

• Manuscript protection: Maintaining absolute confidentiality of submitted research
• Data security: Implementing robust cybersecurity measures for sensitive information
• Communication protocols: Ensuring secure channels for all editorial correspondence
• Access restrictions: Limiting manuscript access to authorized personnel only
• Long-term preservation: Secure archival systems with appropriate access controls

⚖️ Ethical Oversight and Compliance

• Conflict recusal: Mandatory withdrawal from manuscripts involving conflicts of interest
• Misconduct investigation: Thorough investigation of suspected ethical violations
• Regulatory compliance: Adherence to international research ethics standards
• Bias prevention: Implementation of systematic measures to minimize editorial bias
• Transparency maintenance: Clear documentation of editorial decisions and processes

• Objective evaluation: Conducting impartial assessments based solely on scientific merit
• Expertise alignment: Accepting assignments only within areas of professional competence
• Comprehensive review: Providing thorough evaluation of all manuscript components
• Constructive feedback: Offering specific, actionable recommendations for improvement
• Timely completion: Meeting agreed deadlines while maintaining review quality

• Confidentiality protection: Maintaining strict confidentiality of manuscript content
• Conflict disclosure: Identifying and reporting potential conflicts of interest
• Integrity monitoring: Reporting suspected misconduct or ethical violations
• Professional courtesy: Maintaining respectful, collegial communication
• Knowledge contribution: Sharing relevant expertise to enhance manuscript quality

🔬 Research Integrity and Data Management

• Data authenticity: Ensuring all reported data are genuine, accurate, and verifiable
• Methodological transparency: Providing complete, reproducible experimental protocols
• Statistical integrity: Employing appropriate analytical methods and avoiding data manipulation
• Record maintenance: Preserving comprehensive research documentation for verification
• Error correction: Promptly addressing any discovered errors or inaccuracies

📝 Publication Ethics and Academic Honesty

• Originality assurance: Submitting only novel, previously unpublished research
• Multiple submission avoidance: Preventing simultaneous submission to multiple journals
• Proper attribution: Ensuring accurate citation and acknowledgment of all sources
• Authorship integrity: Including only individuals who meet authorship criteria
• Permission acquisition: Obtaining necessary rights for reproduced materials

🤝 Transparency and Professional Collaboration

• Conflict disclosure: Complete declaration of all potential conflicts of interest
• Funding transparency: Comprehensive acknowledgment of financial support
• Ethics documentation: Providing evidence of appropriate ethical approvals
• Informed consent: Ensuring proper consent procedures for human subjects research
• Review cooperation: Engaging constructively with the peer review process

📝 Core Manuscript Elements

• Complete research manuscript: Comprehensive document in Word or LaTeX format including all essential sections
• Structured abstract: Concise summary (250-300 words) highlighting objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
• Comprehensive introduction: Clear statement of research objectives and significance within existing literature
• Detailed methodology: Sufficient detail for replication, including statistical approaches and quality controls
• Results presentation: Clear, comprehensive presentation of findings with appropriate statistical analyses
• Thorough discussion: Interpretation of results, limitations, and implications for the field

🎨 Visual and Supplementary Materials

• High-resolution figures: Vector format preferred (minimum 300 DPI for raster images)
• Comprehensive figure legends: Detailed descriptions enabling independent interpretation
• Data tables: Well-organized, clearly labeled tabular presentations of key results
• Supplementary materials: Additional data files, protocols, or analyses supporting main findings
• Graphical abstract (optional): Visual summary highlighting key findings and significance
• Reference list: Complete citations in any consistent academic format

🆔 Author Information and Metadata

• ORCID identifiers: Required for all authors (register free at orcid.org)
• Complete institutional affiliations: Full institutional addresses and email contacts
• Corresponding author designation: Primary contact for editorial communication
• Author contribution statements: Detailed description of individual roles using CRediT taxonomy
• Co-author agreements: Written consent from all co-authors for submission
• Professional biographies (optional): Brief academic profiles highlighting relevant expertise

📋 Keywords and Classification

• Subject keywords: 5-8 specific terms describing research focus and methodology
• MeSH terms (when applicable): Medical Subject Headings for biomedical research
• Research classification: Primary and secondary research categories
• Methodology tags: Key methodological approaches and techniques employed
• Significance indicators: Brief statement of research impact and applications
• Audience specification: Target readership and academic disciplines

📊 Data Availability and Sharing Statement

Detailed specification of data accessibility, including repository information, access conditions, and any restrictions. Must comply with FAIR data principles and institutional policies.

💰 Comprehensive Funding Disclosure

Complete declaration of all funding sources, grant numbers, fellowship support, and institutional resources. Include both direct and indirect funding contributions to the research.

⚖️ Conflict of Interest Declaration

Detailed disclosure of financial, professional, and personal relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation. Must include all authors' potential conflicts.

✅ Research Ethics Approval Documentation

Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee approvals for human subjects research, including protocol numbers and approval dates. Animal research ethics documentation when applicable.

📋 Informed Consent Verification

Documentation of informed consent procedures for clinical studies, including consent form versions and special considerations for vulnerable populations.

🔄 Clinical Trial Registration

Registry numbers and protocol information for clinical trials, including prospective registration confirmation and any protocol amendments or deviations.

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📋 Pre-Submission Resources

• Comprehensive Manuscript Templates
• Detailed Formatting Guidelines
• Scientific Writing Best Practices
• Comprehensive Submission FAQs

🔬 Research Support

• Research Integrity Guidelines
• Ethics Approval Process
• Data Sharing Policies
• Reproducibility Standards

📊 Post-Publication Support

• Article Impact Metrics
• Research Promotion Strategies
• Corrections Policy
• Retraction Guidelines

🎓 Educational Resources

• Peer Review Training
• Academic Writing Workshops
• Research Methodology Guides
• Academic Career Development