Journal of Developments in Mass Spectrometry

Peer-reviewed open access research advancing analytical mass spectrometry from fundamental ionization physics to high-throughput omics workflows and materials characterization.

Precision Detection at the Molecular Frontier

The Journal of Developments in Mass Spectrometry (JDMS) publishes rigorous, high-impact research that expands the capabilities, precision, and applications of mass spectrometry across chemistry, materials science, and molecular analysis. As an interdisciplinary platform, JDMS connects instrumental innovation with analytical methodology, serving researchers who push the boundaries of detection limits, resolution, throughput, and chemical insight.

JDMS operates under open access principles, ensuring immediate global access to breakthrough instrumentation designs, computational workflows, sample preparation strategies, and application-driven discoveries. Our editorial process emphasizes reproducibility, methodological transparency, and data availability — values critical to advancing mass spectrometry as a cornerstone analytical technique.

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Open Immediate Access

Global Interdisciplinary Reach

CC BY 4.0 Open License

Strategic Research Scope

JDMS welcomes original research, methodological innovations, reviews, and perspective articles that advance mass spectrometry science. Our editorial board prioritizes contributions with clear analytical value, reproducible protocols, and relevance to the broader mass spectrometry community.

Instrumentation & Ion Sources

Analyzer architectures (quadrupole, TOF, orbitrap, ICR)
Ionization innovations (ESI, MALDI, APCI, DESI, DART)
Detector sensitivity, dynamic range, and ion optics
Vacuum systems, miniaturization, and portability

Data Acquisition & Processing

Acquisition strategies (DDA, DIA, PRM, targeted MS)
Signal deconvolution, baseline correction, calibration
High-dimensional data analysis and visualization
Machine learning for peak detection and annotation

Omics & Molecular Profiling

Proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, glycomics
Post-translational modification mapping
Structural biology (native MS, HDX, crosslinking)
Quantitative workflows (SILAC, TMT, label-free)

Materials & Environmental Chemistry

Polymer characterization and degradation studies
Surface analysis (SIMS, MALDI-TOF imaging)
Environmental monitoring (pesticides, pollutants)
Food chemistry, forensics, and authenticity testing

Method Development & Validation

Sample preparation (extraction, derivatization)
Chromatographic coupling (LC-MS, GC-MS, CE-MS)
Matrix effects, ionization suppression, recovery
Inter-laboratory reproducibility studies

Reaction Monitoring & Kinetics

Real-time reaction tracking and intermediate detection
Catalysis mechanisms and product distribution analysis
Gas-phase ion chemistry and fragmentation pathways
Time-resolved mass spectrometry techniques

Editorial Standards & Peer Review

JDMS operates a rigorous single-blind peer review process guided by expert analytical chemists, mass spectrometry specialists, and instrumentation scientists. Every manuscript is evaluated for methodological rigor, reproducibility, novelty, and contribution to the field.

Methodological Transparency

Detailed instrument parameters and settings
Calibration procedures and quality control metrics
Sample preparation protocols with reagent specifications
Statistical analysis methods and software versions

Data Availability & Reproducibility

Raw data deposition in recognized repositories
Supplementary spectral libraries and peak lists
Analysis scripts and computational workflows
Standardized reporting (e.g., MIAPE, mzML)

COPE-Aligned Integrity

JDMS adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, ensuring ethical manuscript handling, conflict of interest transparency, and proper attribution. Authors must disclose funding sources, declare competing interests, and document authorship contributions using the CRediT taxonomy.

All submissions undergo plagiarism screening, and suspected misconduct is investigated following established COPE workflows. Corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern are issued when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Submission & Publication Workflow

JDMS provides a streamlined submission process designed for efficiency without compromising editorial quality. Authors can submit manuscripts via the online portal or email [email protected].

Initial Screening

Editorial team assesses scope alignment, ethical compliance, and methodological completeness within 3–5 days. Authors receive acknowledgment and pre-review guidance if needed.

Expert Peer Review

Manuscripts are assigned to specialists with domain expertise. Reviewers evaluate analytical rigor, reproducibility, statistical validity, and contribution to mass spectrometry knowledge. Typical review duration: 10–15 days.

Author Revision

Authors respond to reviewer feedback with point-by-point rebuttals and revised manuscripts. Editorial office provides clear guidance on revision expectations and timelines.

Acceptance & Production

Accepted manuscripts enter copyediting, proof approval (48-hour turnaround), and final metadata verification. Articles are published online within 2–3 days post-acceptance.

Author Support: JDMS offers optional language editing services for non-native English authors. Pre-submission inquiries about scope, methodology, or formatting are welcomed at [email protected].

Open Access & Licensing

All JDMS articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. Authors retain copyright, and readers worldwide benefit from unrestricted access, enabling reuse in teaching, derivative works, and further research with proper attribution.

Immediate Access

Articles available online upon publication without embargo periods

Author Copyright

Authors retain full ownership and distribution rights

Global Reach

Indexed across academic databases and discovery platforms

Archival Preservation

Long-term digital preservation and DOI registration

Article processing charges (APCs) are applied only after acceptance. JDMS provides waivers and discounts for authors from low-income countries and early-career researchers. View detailed pricing and eligibility at the APC information page.

Visibility & Indexing

JDMS articles are disseminated through multiple indexing platforms, academic search engines, and institutional repositories to maximize discoverability and citation potential.

Indexed & Archived In:

Google Scholar, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, institutional libraries, and discipline-specific chemistry databases. JDMS actively pursues inclusion in PubMed Central, Scopus, and Web of Science for eligible biomedical and analytical chemistry content.

Advance Mass Spectrometry Science with JDMS

Join a global community of analytical chemists, instrumentation developers, and omics researchers advancing molecular detection at unprecedented resolution and scale. Submit your breakthrough findings to JDMS today.

Submit Manuscript Author Guidelines

For editorial inquiries, scope questions, or collaboration opportunities, contact [email protected].