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Method articles

Share methodological innovations

What is a method article? 

A method article is a medium length peer-reviewed, research-focused article type that aims to answer a specific question. It also describes an advancement or development of current methodological approaches and research procedures (akin to a research article), following the standard layout for research articles.

This includes new study methods, substantive modifications to existing methods, or innovative applications of existing methods to new models or scientific questions. These should include adequate and appropriate validation to be considered, and any datasets associated with the paper must publish all experimental controls and make full datasets available.   

What are the benefits of publishing a method article? 

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  • Maximize the potential of your research by increasing the transparency, accessibility and reproducibility of your research by sharing innovations and new ways of approaching research questions.

  • Gain credit for your methodological innovations with a citable publication.

  • You can upload your method steps to protocols.io to increase the findability of your research.

How do I write a method article?

Method articles are medium length (2500-4000 words) article types following the standard layout for research articles and should include:

  1. The abstract, introduction, method, results, and conclusions and/or discussion, within the main body of the article

  2. A data availability statement

  3. Author contributions

  4. Funding/grant information

  5. Any supplementary materials and appendices

Authors submitting methodology articles have the option to share their method steps on protocols.io. Please note, this is not required for submission but is encouraged. 

Method article template

Here is a downloadable method article template to help you write and prepare your method article for submission: F1000Research method note template

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Publishing your method article with F1000Research

F1000Research enables you to publish your method article rapidly and openly via an author-centric platform. You’ll benefit from:

              • Open access publication – for maximum visibility of your method article.

              • Fast publication times – your method article will be published online with a DOI following our pre-publication checks in as little as 14 days.

              • Open data – All submissions to F1000Research must comply with our open data policy and support FAIR principles.

              • Open peer review – Once published, your data note will undergo a robust open peer review process where reviewers are asked specific questions about the description, methodology and availability of the data.

              Please read the guide to publishing a method article with F1000Research and the method article submission template, which makes it quick and easy to write your method article for submission for F1000Research.

              Taylor & Francis journals

              The Taylor & Francis journal portfolio offers a growing range of options for publishing method articles. To maintain quality and provide validation of the methodology and supporting information, method articles will be peer reviewed in line with the relevant submission policy. 

              Here is our list of journals for publishing your method article:

              Adipocyte

              Adipocyte publishes method articles on all aspects of adipose tissue physiology and pathophysiology.

              Please read the aims and scope for Adipocyte to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              All Earth

              All Earth publishes interdisciplinary research relevant to all fields of Earth Science, including cross- and multi-disciplinary studies.

              Please read the aims and scope for All Earth to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              All Life

              All Life is the home for publishing multidisciplinary reproducible life science research, led by a team of subject experts.

              Please read the aims and scope for All Life to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              All Life Methods

              All Life Methods publishes method articles on novel or improved techniques in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, and pharmacology, among other life science disciplines.

              Please read the aims and scope for All Life Methods to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Archives Of Physiology and Biochemistry

              Archives Of Physiology and Biochemistry publishes method articles that focuses on metabolism research, including metabolic diseases like diabetes, obesity, lipid and cardiovascular disorders, and key metabolism principles.

              Please read the aims and scope for Archives Of Physiology and Biochemistry to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology

              Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary journal publishing method articles on artificial cells, nanotechnology and stem cells.

              Please read the aims and scope for Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Biomarkers

              Biomarkers accepts method articles that studies on humans/animals on biomarkers of disease, exposure, response and susceptibility, focusing on relationships between markers and effects.

              Please read the aims and scope for Biomarkers to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment

              Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment publishes method articles on on nanobiology and biotechnology, bioinformatics and bioeconomics of agriculture, health, medicine, pharmacy, genetics, vaccines, bioenergy and food.

              Please read the aims and scope for Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Cell Adhesion & Migration

              Cell Adhesion & Migration publishes method articles on cell-cell and cell-microenvironment interaction: biology, pathology, fusion/intercalation, immune synapse formation, axon growth and biomaterials.

              Please read the aims and scope for Cell Adhesion & Migration to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Channels

              Channels publishes method articles on ion channel research, ion transporter/exchanger function, biophysics, pharmacology and regulation in health and disease.

              Please read the aims and scope for Channels to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Communicative & Integrative Biology

              Communicative & Integrative Biology publishes method articles focused on understanding biological organisms as systems integrated via bio-communication.

              Please read the aims and scope for Communicative & Integrative Biology to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Computer Methods In Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering

              Computer Methods In Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering publishes method articles on computational biomechanics and biomedical engineering, including cell mechanics, biofluids, hemodynamics, modeling, design and assessment.

              Please read the aims and scope for Computer Methods In Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Computer Methods In Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization

              Computer Methods In Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization publishes method articles on biomedical data imaging and visualization, including application, computational bio-imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis.

              Please read the aims and scope for Computer Methods In Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy

              Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy publishes method articles on pharmaceutical research on formulations, preclinical development, drug delivery, processing and analytical technology and regulatory science.

              Please read the aims and scope for Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Endocrine Research

              Endocrine Research accepts method articles on endocrine glands and receptors, mechanism of action, advances in detection and measurement, structure and chemical properties of hormones.

              Please read the aims and scope for Endocrine Research to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Fly

              Fly publishes method articles on Drosophila across various subdisciplines including developmental/evolutionary biology, organogenesis, neurobiology, circadian rhythms, learning & memory, sex determination & speciation.

              Please read the aims and scope for Fly to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Global Health Action

              Global Health Action publishes method articles in the field of global health, addressing transnational health and policy issues.

              Please read the aims and scope for Global Health Action to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Gut Microbes

              Gut Microbes publishes method articles on cutting-edge research on all aspects of microorganisms populating the intestine, focusing in particular on mechanistic and cause and effect studies.

              Please read the aims and scope for Gut Microbes to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              HIV Research and Clinical Practice

              HIV Research and Clinical Practice is devoted to presenting information on the latest developments in HIV/AIDS clinical and translational research, as well as advances in care that directly affect clinical practice.

              Please read the aims and scope for HIV Research and Clinical Practice to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              International Gambling Studies

              International Gambling Studies publishes method articles covering a transnational and comparative approach to the challenges posed by the global expansion of gambling in the 21st century.

              Please read the aims and scope for International Gambling Studies to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors

              IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors publishes method articles on occupational human-system performance and health and safety, including human factors theory and organizational ergonomics.

              Please read the aims and scope for IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              International Reviews In Immunology

              International Reviews In Immunology publishes method articles on basic and clinical immunology, autoimmunity, inflammatory and allergic diseases, vaccines and other relevant aspects of immunology. 

              Please read the aims and scope for International Reviews In Immunology to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology

              Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology publishes method articles that focuses on immunoregulatory and immunotoxicity research, immunotherapy of chronic disorders (small-drugs, vaccines, and biologics), and cell-based therapy.

              Please read the aims and scope for Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Immunological Investigations

              Immunological Investigations publishes method articles that focuses on all aspects of fundamental and applied immunology. Providing the latest advances in molecular and cellular immunology.

              Please read the aims and scope for Immunological Investigations to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              International Journal of Sustainable Engineering

              International Journal of Sustainable Engineering publishes method articles on sustainable products, technologies and business models, including environmental management, resource efficiency and waste minimization.

              Please read the aims and scope for International Journal of Sustainable Engineering to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Islets

              Islets publishes human and animal method articles on islets of Langerhans, islet cell transplantation, islet isolation, insulin regulation and pancreatic beta cells.

              Please read the aims and scope for Islets to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Journal Of Biological Dynamics

              Journal Of Biological Dynamics publishes method articles analyzing dynamic models arising from biological processes, including epidemiology, population, immunology, neuroscience and animal behaviour.

              Please read the aims and scope for Journal Of Biological Dynamics to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work

              Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work aims to disseminate peer-reviewed knowledge on the development, implementation, and ongoing use of evidence-based practice to advance the field of social work.

              Please read the aims and scope for Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Journal of Geography

              Journal of Geography publishes method articles on innovative approaches to geography research, teaching, and learning.

              Please read the aims and scope for Journal of Geography to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community

              Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community publishes method articles on leading effective programs for community intervention, prevention of problems, mental health and human services development.

              Please read the aims and scope for Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness

              Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness publishes method articles on multidisciplinary scientific inquiries on educational success and problems, including intervention, evaluation, policies, theory and methodology.

              Please read the aims and scope for Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Mitochondrial DNA part B

              Mitochondrial DNA part B publishes on mitochondrial DNA, particularly sequencing; rapid communications on its physical chemistry, biochemistry, metabolism and interactions.

              Please read the aims and scope for Mitochondrial DNA part B to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Nucleus

              Nucleus publishes method articles that focuses on cell biology and nucleus structure, transport and dynamics, chromatin organization, subcellular organelles, DNA damage repair, RNA processing.

              Please read the aims and scope for Nucleus to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Nutrition and Cancer

              Nutrition and Cancer publishes method articles on the impact of nutrition on cancer etiology, therapy, and prevention, covering topics like, carcinogenesis, dietetics, and food policies.

              Please read the aims and scope for Nutrition and Cancer to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Petroleum Science And Technology

              Petroleum Science And Technology publishes method articles on fluid–fluid and rock–fluid interactions in hydrocarbons and transport phenomena in porous media for advanced petroleum recovery processes.

              Please read the aims and scope for Petroleum Science And Technology to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Prion

              Prion publishes method articles on protein folding and misfolding, protein assembly disorders and protein structural inheritance.

              Please read the aims and scope for Prion to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Psychotherapy Research

              Psychotherapy Research publishes method articles that seek to enhance the development, scientific quality, and social relevance of psychotherapy education, policy, and practice.

              Please read the aims and scope for Psychotherapy Research to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Small GTPases

              Small GTPases publishes method articles on GTPase proteins, regulators/effectors and emerging approaches, such as systems biology, biophysics, advanced imaging and bioinformatics.

              Please read the aims and scope for Small GTPases to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange

              Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange publishes method articles on all aspects of solvent extraction and ion exchange, involving liquid membranes, chromatography, adsorption and various fluids and liquids.

              Please read the aims and scope for Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Sports Biomechanics

              Sports Biomechanics publishes method articles on a broad biomechanical spectrum of human performance in sports, including skill acquisition, coaching, and injury prevention.

              Please read the aims and scope for Sports Biomechanics to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

              Tissue Barriers

              Tissue Barriers publishes method articles on tissue barrier function and intercellular junctions, including epithelial, epidermal and endothelial barriers.

              Please read the aims and scope for Tissue Barriers to see if this journal is the right fit for your research.

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