Call for Papers
Contributing to the advancement of nucleic acid science through rigorous peer-reviewed research
Research Topics of Interest
DNA Biology and Genomics
- DNA replication mechanisms and fidelity
- DNA damage response and repair pathways
- Chromatin structure and dynamics
- Epigenetic regulation and inheritance
- Genome stability and maintenance
- Telomere biology and aging
- Comparative and evolutionary genomics
RNA Biology and Transcriptomics
- Transcription mechanisms and regulation
- RNA processing and splicing
- Non-coding RNA biology (lncRNA, miRNA, circRNA)
- RNA modifications and epitranscriptomics
- RNA localization and transport
- RNA-protein interactions
- Single-cell transcriptomics
Gene Editing and Engineering
- CRISPR-Cas systems and applications
- Base editing and prime editing technologies
- Gene therapy vector development
- Synthetic biology approaches
- Genome engineering methodologies
- Off-target effects and specificity
- Delivery systems for nucleic acid therapeutics
Structural and Computational Biology
- Nucleic acid structure determination
- Protein-nucleic acid complexes
- RNA and DNA aptamers
- Bioinformatics and sequence analysis
- Molecular dynamics simulations
- Machine learning in genomics
- Structural basis of nucleic acid function
Manuscript Categories
Original Research Articles: Full-length manuscripts presenting novel findings in nucleic acid biology supported by comprehensive experimental data. Research articles should include detailed methodology sufficient for reproducibility, appropriate statistical analysis, and thorough discussion of results in the context of existing literature. There is no strict page limit, though authors are encouraged to present their findings concisely while maintaining scientific completeness.
Review Articles: Comprehensive, authoritative reviews that synthesize current knowledge on significant topics in DNA and RNA research. Reviews should provide balanced critical analysis rather than simple literature surveys, and may include meta-analyses where appropriate. Prospective review authors are encouraged to submit a brief proposal outlining the scope and timeliness of their intended review before full submission.
Short Communications: Brief reports presenting significant but preliminary findings, novel methodologies, or results of particular timeliness that merit rapid publication. Short communications follow an expedited review process and are typically limited to 3000 words with a maximum of 4 figures or tables. This format is ideal for technical notes, negative results of importance, and confirmatory studies.
Perspectives and Commentaries: Opinion pieces and commentaries addressing current controversies, emerging trends, or significant developments in nucleic acid research. These submissions should present well-reasoned arguments supported by appropriate citations and are subject to editorial review for balance and scientific accuracy.
Why Publish with JDRR
Rigorous Review
Double-blind peer review by international experts in nucleic acid biology
Rapid Publication
Average 21-day review cycle with immediate online publication upon acceptance
Global Visibility
Open access ensures worldwide readership without subscription barriers
Professional Production
Expert copyediting, typesetting, and figure optimization included
Indexing and Discoverability: JDRR is indexed in major scientific databases ensuring maximum visibility for your research. Published articles receive DOIs registered with CrossRef, enabling seamless integration with reference management systems and citation tracking platforms. We actively submit eligible articles to PubMed Central and other repository systems to maximize discoverability.
Submission Guidelines
Authors should prepare manuscripts according to JDRR author guidelines, ensuring clear presentation of objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions. All submissions must include a cover letter describing the significance of the work and confirming that the manuscript represents original research not under consideration elsewhere. Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format with figures as separate high-resolution files.
Ethical compliance is mandatory. Research involving human subjects must have appropriate institutional review board approval. Studies using animals must comply with institutional and national guidelines for ethical treatment. Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest and funding sources that supported the research. Data availability statements are required, and authors are encouraged to deposit datasets in appropriate public repositories.
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JDRR particularly encourages submissions presenting innovative methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches combining computational and experimental techniques, and research bridging fundamental discovery with clinical or biotechnological applications. Collaborative research spanning multiple institutions and international teams are welcome.