About the International Journal of Lipids
Advancing lipid science from molecular discovery to clinical and population impact through rigorous peer-reviewed research
Pioneering Lipid Science Across Biology, Medicine, and Population Health
The International Journal of Lipids (IJL) (ISSN 2835-513X) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal publishing high-quality research across the full spectrum of lipid science—from lipid biochemistry and membrane biology to lipidomics, translational lipidology, and clinical and population outcomes where lipid measurement and interpretation are central.
IJL provides a global forum for researchers and clinicians investigating lipid metabolism, signaling, lipoprotein biology, lipid–protein interactions, and multi-omics approaches, as well as work linking lipid pathways and profiles to cardiometabolic disease, inflammation, liver disease, neurobiology, nutrition, and therapeutic response.
IJL welcomes rigorous, reproducible research across basic, translational, clinical, and population lipid science, including:
Enzymatic pathways, metabolic regulation, biosynthetic mechanisms, catabolism, and energy homeostasis.
Membrane structure, lipid organization, dynamics, and lipid–protein interactions across organelles and cell types.
Bioactive lipids, receptor interactions, second messengers, immunometabolism, and inflammatory signaling networks.
Lipoprotein structure/function, HDL/LDL biology, plaque biology, vascular lipid deposition, and cardiometabolic risk.
Lipidomics, metabolomics, proteomics, genomics, and integrated multi-omics pipelines for lipid discovery and validation.
Homeostasis, trafficking, membrane integration, regulation, and disease-relevant sterol pathways.
Studies connecting lipid biology to diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutics, and clinical outcomes (e.g., dyslipidemia, NAFLD/NASH, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease), including interventional and real-world studies when lipid science is a primary contribution.
Dietary patterns, nutraceuticals, lifestyle interventions, epidemiology, and population-level lipid determinants with robust lipid measurement and analysis.
The International Journal of Lipids provides researchers with a specialized platform designed to accelerate the dissemination of lipid sciences. Our commitment to open access ensures your work reaches the global scientific community without barriers.
- Rapid peer review process with constructive expert feedback (average time to first decision: 21 days)
- Open access model maximizing research visibility and impact
- Global readership spanning lipid biochemistry, lipidomics, cardiometabolic research, nutrition, and clinical lipidology.
- Expert editorial board from leading research institutions worldwide
- Comprehensive indexing across scientific databases
- Accelerated publication timelines (acceptance to publication in 2 days)
- Support for data sharing, supplementary materials, and multimedia content
- Professional copyediting and production services
IJL welcomes submissions across a broad spectrum of scholarly formats, including but not limited to:
- Original Research Articles
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
- Review Articles & Literature Reviews
- Mini-Reviews
- Methods & Protocols
- Short Communications & Rapid Communications
- Technical Notes
- Data Notes
- Case Reports & Case Series
- Clinical Trials
- Perspectives & Commentaries
- Opinion Pieces
- Editorials
- Letters to the Editor
- Conference Proceedings & Meeting Reports
- Book Reviews
- Resource Articles (Databases & Tools)
- Theses & Dissertations
IJL operates a rigorous single-blind peer review process to ensure scientific quality and integrity. All manuscripts undergo comprehensive evaluation by experts in lipid science, lipidomics, cardiometabolic research, and clinical lipidology. The average time to first decision is 21 days, and accepted manuscripts are published within 2 days of final acceptance.
Initial Submission
Authors submit manuscripts through our online submission portal, including all required components and ethical documentation.
Editorial Assessment
The editorial team evaluates scope fit, originality, and methodological rigor before assigning qualified reviewers.
Peer Review
Expert reviewers assess scientific merit, experimental design, data quality, and interpretation, providing constructive feedback. Average review time: 21 days.
Author Revision
Authors address reviewer comments and resubmit revised manuscripts with detailed response letters.
Final Decision
Revised submissions undergo editorial review leading to acceptance, further revision, or rejection. Overall submission-to-publication time averages 45 days.
Publication
Accepted articles move rapidly through production and are published online with full open access within 2 days of acceptance.
Expert Guidance from Leading Researchers
The IJL Editorial Board comprises distinguished scientists from premier universities, research institutes, and laboratories worldwide. Our editors bring deep expertise in lipid biochemistry, molecular biology, and related disciplines.
Each manuscript is handled by editors with relevant specialization, ensuring that peer review is both rigorous and constructive. The editorial team is committed to fair evaluation, timely decisions, and supporting authors throughout the publication process. The average time to first decision is 21 days.
Board members are carefully selected for their scientific accomplishments, commitment to research integrity, and dedication to advancing lipid biology through quality scholarship.
IJL operates under a fully open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published research is freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. This maximizes research impact and supports the global exchange of scientific knowledge.
Article Processing Charges: Authors are required to pay an article processing charge upon manuscript acceptance. This fee supports the peer review process, editorial operations, production services, and open access infrastructure.
Licensing: All published articles are distributed under Creative Commons licenses, allowing broad reuse while ensuring proper attribution to authors.
Copyright: Authors retain copyright to their work, maintaining control over future use and distribution.
Publication Timeline: Average time from submission to publication is 45 days, with articles published online within 2 days of acceptance.
Advance Lipid Biology Research
Join the global community of lipid researchers publishing breakthrough discoveries in IJL. Submit your lipid research—from molecular discovery to clinical and population impact.
