2. For Authors and Readers Open Access Means
4. English Editing and Reformatting on Submitted Articles
5. Peer-Review and Editorial Procedures
1. Overview
INTERNATIONAL LIFE SCIENCES PUBLISHERS (ILS) is a science, technology, medical and pioneering publisher, focuses on publishing open access peer-reviewed life sciences journal literature.
ILS is dedicated to making positive contributions to academics, libraries as well as to readers and authors. All the editors in our company strive to provide the best service for researchers, allowing them to have a easy and smooth publication experience and helping maximize the impact and visibility of their research.
ILS is committed to peer review integrity and practices the highest standards of ethical publishing across all journals. We serve researchers from around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available and all content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). We support the advancement of scientific research by contributing to a more efficient and effective dissemination and exchange of knowledge. Maximizing the reach and impact of the work of our authors.
We are dedicated to giving free and open access to our journals to a large audience of researchers, academics, and students from around the world.
2. For Authors and Readers Open Access Means
（1）Easy to read---No need to subscribe or pay for any published literatures as free online reading is provided.
（2）Convenient open access---the article can be shared immediately on publication (no embargo period).
（3）Retainment of all copyrights---authors are allowed to protect their original material.
（4）Permission of re-use---People can reuse the published material under proper accreditation with no restrictions Creative Commons Attribution License.
Learn more about Open Access.
3. Resources for Authors
（1） Author Instructions
（2）For Authors and Readers Open Access Means
Free availability of the literature on the Internet without any subscription or price barriers.
Immediate open access once an article is released (no embargo period).
Authors retain all copyrights—authors will not be forced to sign any copyright transfer agreements.
Permission of re-use the published material if proper accreditation is given (Creative Commons Attribution License).
4. English Editing and Reformatting on Submitted Articles
Please write your well-formatted paper in good English (American or British usage is acceptable, but not a mixture of these). We recommend authors use English editing service prior to publication or during revisions，for examplehttps://ithenticate.topeditsci.com,etc. If you have used an alternative service, please provide a copy certificate to the Editorial Office.
5. Peer-Review and Editorial Procedures
ILS adopts double anonymized peer review. Once a manuscript passes the initial checks, it will be assigned to at least two independent experts for peer-review.
ILS editors will check to make sure there are no conflicts of interest before contacting reviewers, and will not consider those with competing interests.
Reviewers are asked to declare any conflicts of interest before reviewing any submitted manuscript.
6. Author Revision
In cases minor revisions/major revisions are recommended, the author is usually requested to revise the paper before referring to the next round review. Articles may or may not be sent to reviewers after minor revision, which depends on whether the reviewer requested to see the revised version or not. The revised manuscript, after major revision, will be sent back to reviewers again.
Any further revision needed will follow the decision of the academic editor.All reviewers' comments should be responded point-by-point.
Where the authors disagree with a reviewer, they must provide a clear response or rebuttal.
7. Editor Decision
The acceptance of the manuscript will depend on the revisions made to the manuscript. Authors need to provide a point-by-point response or a rebuttal if some of the reviewer’s comments cannot be revised. The acceptance or rejection decision will be made by the editor after peer review. The editor can select from the following options: Accept in current form, accept with minor revisions, reject.
8. Copyright
All ILS journals’ content are available online, allowing readers to browse and search. Authors retain copyright, and agree that the article, if accepted for publication by ILS, will be licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (CC-BY) by default as Open Access articles. ILS will insert the following note in the footer of the first page of the published text: ©Year The Author(s). Published by International Life Sciences Publishers.
9. Editorial Process
1. Submission
The author submits their manuscript to the journal for consideration.
2. Editor/Editorial Board Check
▪ The editorial team checks if the manuscript fits the journal's aims and scope.
▪ The quality of the submission is assessed.
If the manuscript does not meet these criteria, it may be rejected at this stage.
3. Peer Review
▪ If the initial check is passed, the manuscript is sent for peer review (e.g., Review 1, 2, etc.).
▪ Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and send their reports back to the editor.
4. Editor Decision
Based on reviewer reports, the editor makes a decision:
▪ Revise: The author is asked to make revisions based on reviewer feedback. After revisions, the manuscript may go through further reviews or decisions.
▪ Reject: The manuscript is declined for publication.
▪ Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication.
5. Invoicing
If accepted, the invoicing process begins for any applicable publication charges.
6. Copyediting
▪ The manuscript undergoes copyediting to refine language, formatting, and presentation.
7. Proofreading and Final Production
▪The author reviews proofs of the manuscript during the proofreading stage.
▪ Final XML or PDF files are produced for publication.
8. Production
The manuscript moves into production, where it is prepared for publication in the journal.