This venue
Typical IMRaD. Deposit sequencing or proteomics data when required and cite accession numbers.
State ethics and consent for animal or human work; keep figure and supplement numbering consistent.
Length
Varies by journal. life sciences Chinese core articles often sit around 8–15k characters; surveys and shorts differ. Confirm the live call.
Review
Most Chinese journals use anonymized review. Strip names, affiliations, and grants from the PDF, headers, and filename. Signed pledges are common before production. Use a lasting institutional email for correspondence.
Typesetting
Bilingual title, abstract, keywords. One reference style throughout (often GB/T 7714). Numbered figures with captions; editable vectors preferred. Production is often Word even if you drafted in LaTeX.
Before you write
- Live author instructions and template opened.
- Review PDF and filename anonymized as required.
- Bilingual abstracts and keywords present.
- Reference style matches the journal.
- Ready to convert to Word / official template if asked.
Official pages
Summarized from public calls (as of 2026-09). Always match the CFP you are submitting to.
FAQ
- Can this life sciences shell be the final journal PDF?
- No—it is for drafting. Switch to the target journal’s live template and check anonymity, section type, and reference style before submit.
- How do I pick a concrete journal?
- Match section scope to your question/method, then check recent topics, review time, and extension policy. Live calls beat hearsay lists.
- Can a conference short expand to a Chinese journal?
- Often yes with a clear delta; some journals refuse papers already in an ISBN proceedings. State the extension in the cover note.
