The Society for Mucosal Immunology (SMI), the preeminent international community of researchers working together to advance the field of mucosal immunology and improve health worldwide, and Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, have announced a new partnership to publish SMI’s official journal, Mucosal Immunology. The journal will transition to gold open access, making articles immediately and permanently available for everyone to read, download, copy and distribute. It will be hosted on Elsevier’s leading online platform, ScienceDirect, beginning January 2023.
SMI’s decision to partner with Elsevier furthers its ongoing mission to directly support research and education and foster communication and collaboration in the field of mucosal immunology. Transitioning its journal from its current subscription model to gold open access clearly reflects its commitment to make its content more easily accessible and drive innovation in the field.
Since 1990, mucosal immunology has expanded from what many considered a niche discipline to one of the hottest areas in immunobiology today, underpinned by interactions with the microbiome and nervous system that have profound implications for health and disease. The journal fosters cross-fertilization between scientists, clinical researchers and industry professionals across a broad spectrum of specialties working on pathways of immunity and inflammation at barrier surfaces. They rely on Mucosal Immunology for the very latest robust, cutting-edge original research and reviews in basic, translational and clinical science.
The journal has earned a strong reputation for publishing papers based on the quality of the science, its rapid and rigorous peer review, and its contributions to advancing the field. This is demonstrated by its impressive 2021 Journal Impact Factor of 8.701* and a steadily increasing online and social media community.
Mucosal Immunology’s eminent international editorial board under the continued leadership of Editor-in-Chief Ben Marsland, PhD, ensures that this high-quality, peer-reviewed journal will continue to be an authoritative resource for the community it serves.
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