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Impact factor: 3.5*
Time to first decision (all decisions): 15.5 days**
Time to first decision (peer reviewed only): 33.0 days***
Editor-in-Chief: Xueji Zhang
Indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Scopus and Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index
The home for innovative research on sensors, sensing devices and systems
Sensors & Diagnostics is the first journal to publish innovative research in the field of sensors as well as diagnostics, molecular imaging and molecular therapeutics. We made the journal gold open access to ensure that key results from the lab can effectively reach and benefit multiple research communities. And we are proud to contribute towards the UN’s third sustainable development goal – to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at every age.
Our gold open access policy means that readers and authors can freely use this journal for greater impact.
Sensors & Diagnostics complements our existing journal Lab on a Chip, allowing it to retain its strong focus on microfluidics and miniaturised devices. Article processing charges will be waived until mid-2024.
I became Editor-in-Chief of Sensors & Diagnostics because whilst there are journals that publish research on either sensors or diagnostics, this new journal is the first to cover both fields.
The gold standard
Sensors & Diagnostics is gold open access, allowing crucial developments to be seen and utilised by anyone in the community. We have also waived APCs until mid-2024.
Everyone welcome
We handpick sensors research from across the natural sciences – think chemistry, but also physics, biology, engineering, medical research and more.
Big picture thinking
We expect great things of our researchers and do everything we can to help them succeed in taking on global challenges, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Scope
Sensors & Diagnostics is a gold open-access journal publishing innovative and high-impact research on sensing technologies and diagnostic systems. The journal focuses on studies that explore novel materials, cutting-edge detection principles, and significant advances in established devices, particularly those demonstrating in situ or real-world testing.
Our scope spans interdisciplinary applications, including biomedical research as well as food and environmental monitoring. Contributions that advance digital health and data integration through sensor technology are also encouraged.
Key topics include:
- Biosensors and Chemical Sensors: Novel approaches to biological and chemical detection, including intracellular and cell-based sensors, wearable devices, and environmental sensors.
- Physical and Physiological Sensors: Technologies for physiological monitoring, including wireless and implantable sensors for vital signs and neural activity.
- Microfluidics and Analytical Microsystems: Lab-on-a-chip systems, micro total analysis systems (µTAS), and chemometric platforms that enhance analytical precision in diagnostics.
- Molecular and Imaging Diagnostics: Advanced diagnostic methods, including LFA, LAMP and ELISA, and imaging techniques like MRI, PET or SPECT for sensitive and accurate testing.
- Digital Health and Data Management: Integrated platforms that combine sensors with data analytics for comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics.
Sensors & Diagnostics welcomes contributions that drive impactful advances, offering practical solutions to pressing global challenges across these diverse fields.
Outstanding Early Career Research Award
We are deligthed to introduce the Outstanding Early Career Research Award 2023. This award aims to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional contributions made by early career researchers within the Sensors & Diagnostics field. It serves as a means of recognition for their dedication, innovation, and impactful research endeavours.
Find out more about the award and meet the winners
See who's on the team
Meet the board members for our Sensors & Diagnostics journal.
Editor-in-chief Shenzhen University, China
Associate Editor Clemson University, USA
Associate Editor California Institute of Technology, USA
Associate Editor University of Alberta
Associate Editor Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Associate Editor Imperial College London, UK
Associate Editor Hunan University, China
Editorial Board Member
University of Cambridge, UK
Editorial board member
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia
Silvana Andreescu, Clarkson University, USA
Elena Benito-Peña, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Vipul Bansal, RMIT University, Australia
Jeff Bulte, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA
Sabrina Conoci, University of Messina, Italy
Sylvia Daunert, University of Miami, USA
Ambra Giannetti, IFAC - CNR, Italy
Dean Ho, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Wei Huang, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Eva Jakab Toth, Centre for Molecular Biophysics, CNRS, France
Tony James, University of Bath, UK
Suresh Kumar Kailasa, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, India
Mahesh Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India
XiuJun James Li, University of Texas at El Paso, USA
Yingfu Li, McMaster University, Canada
Sierin Lim, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Guozhen Liu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Igor Medintz, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, USA
Agata Michalska, University of Warsaw, Poland
Elisa Michelini, University of Bologna, Italy
Jwa-Min Nam, Seoul National University, South Korea
Daniel Roxbury, University of Rhode Island, USA
Sankarasekaran Shanmugaraju, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, India
Steven Soper, The University of Kansas, USA
Raffaele Velotta, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy
Nianqiang (Nick) Wu, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
Anna Rulka, Executive Editor ORCID: 0000-0002-3236-9801
Audra Taylor, Deputy Editor
Viktoria Titmus, Editorial Production Manager
Angelica-Jane Kechinyere Onyekwere, Assistant Editor
Shwetha Krishna, Assistant Editor
Michael Whitelaw, Assistant Editor
Alexander Whiteside, Assistant Editor ORCID: 0000-0002-1743-1531
Samantha Campos, Editorial Assistant
Brittany Hanlon, Publishing Assistant
Neil Hammond, Publisher ORCID: 0000-0001-6390-8874
Transparent peer review policy
To support increased transparency, we offer authors the option to publish the peer review history alongside their article. Reviewers are anonymous unless they choose to sign their report.
Find out more about our transparent peer review policy.
Open access
We offer Sensors & Diagnostics authors a choice of two Creative Commons licences: CC BY or CC BY NC. Publication under these licences means that authors retain copyright of their article, but users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. Read our open access statement for further information.
All published articles are deposited with LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, Portico and the British Library for archiving.
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Article processing charges
Article processing charges will apply as below to all articles submitted to Sensors & Diagnostics if, following peer review, they are accepted for publication.
| Article processing charge | |
|---|---|
| Full price | £2,000 (+local taxes if applicable)* |
| Corresponding authors from India, Indonesia and Philippines | £1,000 (+local taxes if applicable) |
| Corresponding authors from Research4Life Group A & Group B | Full APC waiver |
*15% RSC member and R&P Institution discount available. Applicable to full price only.
Use our journal finder to check if your APC is covered by an institutional agreement with us. Note, if your institution has an agreement with us that covers APCs, you will be notified of this at article acceptance.
Discounts and waivers are also available on an individual basis. Find out more about applying for a waiver.
Corresponding authors who are not already members of the Royal Society of Chemistry are entitled to one year’s Affiliate membership as part of their APC. Find out more about our member benefits.
As part of the submission process, authors will be asked to agree to the Sensors & Diagnostics open access terms & conditions.
We offer Sensors & Diagnostics authors a choice of two Creative Commons licenses: CC BY or CC BY NC. Publication under these licenses means that authors retain copyright of their article, but allows users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. Read our open access statement for further information.
All published articles are deposited with LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, Portico and the British Library for archiving.
For information about APC pricing for all RSC journals please click here.
Author guidelines
For general guidance on preparing an article please visit our Prepare your article page, the content of which is relevant to all our journals.
To learn more about the Royal Society of Chemistry's policies and processes, including licensing, peer review and formatting, please refer to our Resources for authors page.
Peer review and editorial process
Sensors & Diagnostics follows a single-anonymised peer review process, with manuscripts handled by a team of internationally recognised associate editors, all practising scientists in the field. It consists of the following stages:
- Phase 1: Your manuscript is initially assessed by an associate editor.
- Phase 2: The associate editor solicits the expertise of at least two anonymous reviewers to assess your article and submit a report.
- Phase 3: The associate editor handling your manuscript makes a decision based on the reviewer reports received. In the event that no clear decision can be made, another reviewer will be consulted.
Please refer to our processes and policies for full details including our appeals procedure.
Ethical Requirements
Sensors & Diagnostics authors, editors, reviewers and published works are required to uphold the Royal Society of Chemistry’s ethical standards. The Royal Society of Chemistry is a member of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and our ethical standards follow COPE’s core practices and best practice guidelines. In cases where these guidelines are breached or appear to be so, the Royal Society of Chemistry will consult with COPE.
When a study involves the use of live animals or human subjects, authors must include in the 'methods/experimental' section of the manuscript a statement that all experiments were performed in compliance with the author’s institute’s policy on animal use and ethics; where possible, details of compliance with national or international laws or guidelines should be included. The statement must name the institutional/local ethics committee which has approved the study; where possible, the approval or case number should be provided. A statement that informed consent was obtained for any experimentation with human subjects is required. Reviewers may be asked to comment specifically on any cases in which concerns arise.
For further guidance on author responsibilities and code of conduct, which apply to Sensors & Diagnostics and to all manuscripts submitted to Royal Society of Chemistry journals, please visit our author hub.
Themed Collections
Sensors & Diagnostics publishes a number of themed collections every year on timely and important topics, guest edited by members of the community. All submissions to our themed collections undergo an initial assessment by the journal's associate editors and subsequent peer review as per the usual standards of RSC journals.
Subscription information
Sensors & Diagnostics is fully gold open access – articles can be downloaded free from the website with no barriers to access.
Online only: ISSN 2635-0998
Copyright
Copyright is retained by authors when an open access licence is accepted, as with our standard licence to publish agreement. Full and accurate attribution to the original author is required for any re-use of the work. Find out more about copyright, licences and re-use permission.
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*2023 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2024)
**The median time from submission to first decision including manuscripts rejected without peer review from the previous calendar year
***The median time from submission to first decision for peer-reviewed manuscripts from the previous calendar year
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