About the Journal of Skeletal Muscle
A pathophysiology-focused, peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to advancing mechanistic understanding of skeletal muscle at molecular, cellular, and tissue levels - serving researchers who investigate how muscle disease develops, progresses, and responds to interventions.
Mechanistic Insights Driving Skeletal Muscle Science Forward
The Journal of Skeletal Muscle (JSM) (ISSN 2832-4048) provides a rapid-publication platform for cutting-edge research that elucidates the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle function, development, and disease. Our scope centers on molecular pathways, biomarker discovery, disease models, and mechanistic understanding - bridging fundamental biology with translational applications.
As an open-access, peer-reviewed journal backed by Open Access Pub, JSM connects researchers investigating calcium signaling, contractile machinery, metabolic homeostasis, dystrophic degeneration, satellite cell biology, and aging-related muscle pathology. We prioritize rigorous experimental design, reproducibility, and mechanistic clarity to advance the field's understanding of how skeletal muscle diseases work at the molecular level.
JSM's editorial framework emphasizes transparent peer review, ethical research standards, and rapid dissemination under Creative Commons Attribution licensing, ensuring your mechanistic discoveries reach the global research community without delay.
JSM's editorial mandate centers on mechanistic research that reveals the molecular and cellular underpinnings of skeletal muscle biology. We welcome submissions that employ innovative methodologies to dissect disease pathways, identify novel biomarkers, characterize molecular targets, and validate experimental models.
Signaling pathways in dystrophies, myopathies, metabolic disorders; protein misfolding; autophagy dysregulation; mitochondrial dysfunction.
Excitation-contraction coupling; ryanodine receptor function; sarcoplasmic reticulum dynamics; troponin-tropomyosin regulation.
Ubiquitin-proteasome system; mTOR signaling; myostatin regulation; molecular mediators of muscle mass changes.
Stem cell niche signaling; myogenesis molecular cascades; Pax7/MyoD networks; regenerative capacity in disease models.
Glucose uptake mechanisms; lipid metabolism; AMPK signaling; PGC-1α function; mitochondrial biogenesis pathways.
Molecular drivers of muscle aging; senescence pathways; oxidative stress markers; age-related regenerative decline.
Dystrophin complex dysfunction; membrane fragility; inflammation cascades; fibrosis molecular mechanisms.
Circulating microRNAs; protein biomarkers; metabolomic signatures; imaging biomarkers for disease monitoring.
Genetic models; cellular systems; organoids; in vivo and in vitro platforms for mechanistic investigation.
JSM serves investigators who need credible, rapid dissemination of mechanistic discoveries without sacrificing scientific rigor. Our editorial process balances speed with quality, ensuring that each published article contributes meaningfully to skeletal muscle pathophysiology.
- Open Access for Maximum Research Impact: All JSM articles are freely accessible worldwide under Creative Commons licensing, amplifying citation potential and enabling integration into systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
- Rigorous Peer Review for Scientific Credibility: Expert reviewers assess experimental design, statistical validity, mechanistic interpretation, and reproducibility to uphold publication standards.
- Fast Publication Without Compromising Quality: Median 4-6 week review cycles and 48-hour acceptance-to-publication timelines accelerate knowledge dissemination while maintaining editorial integrity.
- Global Discoverability: JSM content is indexed across academic databases, enabling researchers worldwide to discover and build upon your mechanistic insights.
- Transparent Editorial Governance: Clear author guidelines, ethical standards, and conflict of interest policies ensure fairness and accountability throughout the publication process.
JSM publishes diverse manuscript formats that advance mechanistic understanding of skeletal muscle pathophysiology:
- Original Research Articles: Experimental studies reporting novel mechanistic findings with rigorous methodology and reproducible data.
- Review Articles: Comprehensive syntheses of molecular mechanisms, signaling pathways, or disease models with critical analysis of current literature.
- Short Communications: Brief reports of significant mechanistic discoveries or technical innovations suitable for rapid dissemination.
- Editorials: Expert perspectives on emerging concepts, methodological advances, or controversial findings in muscle pathophysiology.
- Letters to the Editor: Constructive scientific discourse on previously published articles, offering alternative interpretations or additional data.
JSM offers multiple submission pathways to accommodate researcher preferences and institutional workflows:
- Online Portal: User-friendly manuscript submission form with progress tracking.
- Manuscript Zone: Comprehensive submission management system for authors preferring full editorial dashboards.
- Email Submission: Direct manuscript submission to [email protected] with subject line "JSM Submission".
Following submission, authors receive acknowledgment within 72 hours and regular status updates throughout the review process. Rejected manuscripts may be revised and resubmitted if the editorial team identifies pathways to meet publication standards.
JSM operates under a transparent open access model funded by Article Processing Charges (APCs) paid upon submission. APCs cover peer review coordination, copyediting, production, hosting, indexing, and long-term archiving. This model ensures:
- Immediate worldwide access to published research without subscription barriers
- Retention of copyright by authors with Creative Commons Attribution licensing
- Eligibility for institutional open access mandates and funder compliance
- Enhanced discoverability through indexing in academic databases
Detailed APC information, waiver eligibility criteria, and institutional agreements are available at Article Processing Charges.
JSM's editorial board comprises internationally recognized experts in skeletal muscle pathophysiology, molecular biology, and experimental disease models. This diverse team ensures rigorous, balanced review across subspecialties.
Advance Skeletal Muscle Pathophysiology Research with JSM
Submit your mechanistic discoveries to a journal that values experimental rigor, rapid dissemination, and open science. Join the global community advancing skeletal muscle disease understanding.
