Publish with us
Submit your manuscript
Lumen considers original research of outstanding scientific importance, together with reviews and perspectives that shape their fields.
Prepare
Read the author guidelines and prepare a single PDF or Word file with figures embedded.
Submit
Enter the details, authors and declarations, upload your files and write a short cover letter.
Peer review
An editor assesses the manuscript and, if suitable, invites independent experts to review it.
Decision & publication
Track progress in your account. Accepted papers are published online first, then in an issue.
Article types we consider
| Type | Description | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Article | Original research reporting a substantial advance of broad interest. Typically 3,000–5,000 words and up to 6 figures. | Yes |
| Letter | Concise reports of important findings. Up to 2,500 words and 4 figures. | Yes |
| Review Article | Authoritative surveys of recent developments in a field. Usually commissioned; proposals welcome. | Yes |
| Perspective | Forward-looking pieces that propose a direction or framework for a field. | Yes |
| Correspondence | Short letters responding to content in the journal or raising issues of broad interest. | No |
Maximum upload size: 50 MB per file. Accepted formats: PDF, Word, LaTeX, ODT and RTF; supplementary files may also be ZIP, spreadsheets or images.
Before you start
Guide for authors
Everything you need to prepare and submit a manuscript.