Call for Papers: Journal of Carbohydrates
We invite original research, reviews, and methodological advances that deepen our understanding of carbohydrates, glycans, and polysaccharides across chemistry, biology, food science, and biotechnology. Publish your discoveries in a global, open access forum built for impact.
Scope and Priorities
The Journal of Carbohydrates publishes high-quality research that advances glycoscience and carbohydrate applications.
We welcome studies on carbohydrate chemistry, glycobiology, polysaccharide materials, and carbohydrate-active enzymes. We are especially interested in work that provides clear structural characterization, mechanistic insight, or translational value for food systems, biomaterials, therapeutics, and industrial biotechnology.
Interdisciplinary submissions are encouraged, including analytical methods for glycan profiling, carbohydrate-based drug delivery, bioinformatics for glycomics, and novel carbohydrate-derived polymers. Manuscripts should present robust data, reproducible methods, and clear interpretation that advances the field.
Core Areas
Glycobiology, glycomics, polysaccharides, carbohydrate chemistry
Applied Science
Food carbohydrates, biomaterials, therapeutic glycans, bioengineering
Methods Focus
Structural analysis, enzymology, synthesis, glycoanalytics
Featured Research Themes
We encourage submissions across the full carbohydrate science spectrum.
Glycan Structure and Function
Polysaccharide Materials
Carbohydrate Enzymology
Food and Nutrition Science
Why Publish with Us
Your carbohydrate research benefits from open access visibility and expert editorial leadership.
Our editorial board includes experienced carbohydrate chemists, glycobiologists, and food scientists who evaluate manuscripts for scientific rigor and real-world relevance. We maintain a fair and transparent review process supported by methodological experts who understand glycan complexity and analytical nuance.
Open access distribution ensures your work reaches a global audience across academia, industry, and clinical research. We provide permanent hosting, metadata distribution, and citation support to maximize discovery and impact.
Expert Review
Specialists with domain knowledge in glycoscience and carbohydrate chemistry.
Global Reach
Open access to readers across 190+ countries and institutions.
Fast Decisions
Efficient editorial workflows with clear communication.
Article Types
We publish a diverse range of carbohydrate research outputs.
Special Issues: We regularly publish themed special issues. Proposals are welcome from guest editors with a clear research focus, defined timelines, and a strong network of contributors.
Peer Review Timeline
We aim for timely, high-quality decisions while preserving rigorous standards.
Initial Check
Scope and ethics screening
Expert Review
At least two reviewers
Decision
Clear editorial feedback
Publication
Accepted papers released
Submit Your Manuscript
Two pathways for efficient submission and tracking.
ManuscriptZone Portal
Structured submission with dashboards, reviewer correspondence, and revision control.
Submit via ManuscriptZoneSimple Submission Form
Fast submission for authors who prefer a streamlined upload process.
Submit via FormWhat Makes a Strong Submission
Well-prepared manuscripts move through review faster and earn stronger recommendations.
We look for manuscripts that connect carbohydrate structure to function with clear analytical validation, appropriate controls, and reproducible methods. Authors should highlight the novelty of glycan structures, polysaccharide modifications, enzymatic pathways, or nutritional outcomes, and explain why the findings matter for glycoscience, biotechnology, or food systems.
Strong submissions also provide transparent data availability statements, well-labeled figures, and concise conclusions that reflect the evidence. If your study involves advanced analytics such as MS, NMR, chromatography, or bioinformatics pipelines, summarize the workflow clearly so reviewers can evaluate methodological rigor.
Clear Novelty
Explain how your work advances carbohydrate science.
Method Transparency
Provide enough detail for independent replication.
Data Availability
Include repository links or access statements.
Submission Readiness Checklist
Use this checklist to confirm your manuscript is ready for review.
Before submitting, verify that your title and abstract clearly state the carbohydrate focus and the main contribution. Ensure that analytical methods, glycan nomenclature, and statistical procedures are described sufficiently for replication. If you use specialized datasets or software, include accession numbers and version details. A concise cover letter that explains novelty and relevance helps editors identify the best reviewers quickly.
Ethics and Transparency
We value rigorous, ethical carbohydrate research.
Submissions must include conflict of interest disclosures, funding acknowledgments, and a clear data availability statement. Studies involving human or animal subjects require documented ethics approvals and consent procedures. Transparent reporting strengthens trust and accelerates review.
Submission Timing
Submit early to support timely review and publication.
Early submissions allow more time for peer review and revisions, helping your work appear in the earliest possible release window.
Questions Before You Submit?
We are happy to clarify scope or formatting details.
Email the editorial office with a short abstract for quick guidance.
Share Your Carbohydrate Breakthroughs
Join a global community advancing glycoscience, carbohydrate chemistry, and applied carbohydrate research.