Journal profile
Translation
ISSN 2469-6706 · The University of Toledo · United States
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Translation: fully open access; APC about USD 50; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 147 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Translation is published by The University of Toledo. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Vasculitis and related conditions and Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies, together about 18.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Nephrology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal will publish original articles of basic or clinical research, case reports, and reviews in all aspects of medical sciences. The manuscript will be evaluated based on the results presented in its original submission. This process will provide an opportunity for medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows and faculty to publish relatively modest but important observations in a timely manner.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Robert E. McCullumsmithPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 49 (49 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesMedicine6.1%
- Vasculitis and related conditionsMedicine6.1%
- Renal Diseases and GlomerulopathiesMedicine6.1%
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchMedicine5.8%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine4.7%
- Acute Kidney Injury ResearchMedicine4.3%
- Medical Case Reports and StudiesMedicine4.3%
- Schizophrenia research and treatmentMedicine4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- h-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.04OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 573 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 56 | 10 |
| 2025 | 147 | 147 | 15 |
| 2024 | 67 | 67 | 12 |
| 2023 | 241 | 241 | 19 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 50 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | USD 50 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 50 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–300 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted9, with length limits
- case reportCase Reports should describe clinically relevant or educational cases that provide a meaningful contribution to the medical literature. Title The manuscript sho…main text ≤ 300 words · abstract ≤ 300 words
- case reportsOriginal Research Articles Case Reports Review ArticlesLength not stated
- full paperOriginal Research Articles Original Research Articles should report original experimental, observational, clinical, or other scientific research. Title The manu…Length not stated
- hypothesisOriginal Research Articles Original Research Articles should report original experimental, observational, clinical, or other scientific research. Title The manu…Length not stated
- original research articleOriginal Research Articles Original Research Articles should report original experimental, observational, clinical, or other scientific research. Title The manu…Length not stated
- original research articlesOriginal Research Articles Case Reports Review ArticlesLength not stated
- protocolOriginal Research Articles Original Research Articles should report original experimental, observational, clinical, or other scientific research. Title The manu…Length not stated
- review articleReview Articles should provide a clear, balanced, and well-supported synthesis of existing literature on an important scientific or clinical topic. Title The ma…main text ≤ 300 words · abstract ≤ 300 words
- review articlesOriginal Research Articles Case Reports Review ArticlesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Authorship
All individuals listed as authors must have made meaningful contributions to the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, or preparation of the work. All authors must: Review and approve the final manuscript. Agree to be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the work. Be prepared to take public responsibility for the content of the manuscript. Individuals who contributed to the work bu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. For additional information, please contact the editorial office at: Translation@utoledo.edu
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Single-blind peer review; each manuscript evaluated by two student reviewers and one faculty reviewer. Model summary
This journal uses a single blind peer review system. Two student reviewers and one faculty reviewer will typically review each manuscript. The reviewers are asked to comment on novelty of the research, adequacy of design in answering the experimental question, appropriateness of the data collected and its analysis, and overall communication style. Potential conflicts of interest will be identified…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Originality and Plagiarism Screening
Authors are expected to ensure that their work is original. Upon submission, all manuscripts are screened for previously published or duplicated material. This screening may include the manuscript text, figures, images, tables, and other submitted materials.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Translation
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Vasculitis and related conditions.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 150–300 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 50 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 12 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- The University of Toledo
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2469-6706
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 16, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Translation
How long does peer review take at Translation?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Translation?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–300 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Translation based?
Of the 49 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (49). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Translation?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Translation is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Translation open access, and what is the APC?
Translation is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 50.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .