mSystems publishes Open Access articles in all areas

of microbial research that use high-throughput and

systems approaches.

Our commitment to transparency and reproducibility

mSystems will launch an open peer review workflow

(see reverse) pilot. Our goal is to support researchers

who wish to offer more transparency to their work

as authors and reviewers to advance rigorous,

reproducible scientific research and communication.

How mSystems open peer review works

• Author can choose open peer review at submission

• Reviewers can choose to remain anonymous

• Peer review reports are published with the final

article

Why submit to mSystems

Join over 1 million ASM authors who also review to

reach a global audience. 90% of papers published in

ASM journals are cited within 2 years.

Benefit from quick decisions, rapid publication, and

high-quality editorial and review processes.

Any format is acceptable for submission. LaTex

manuscripts are supported with a custom template on

Overleaf.

Why review for mSystems • Be recognized for your work through our

partnership with Publons

• Support rigorous research from your scientific

community and peers

400+ reviewers from 32 countries

18.63 Days: Editorial Review of

submission/Reviewers Assigned

15.65 Days: Reviewer Assigned to

Review Complete

3.87 Days: Review Complete to

Editorial Decision

New Pilot! Open Peer Review

We find the best reviewers, fast.

Look for updates at msystems.asm.org

“We are delighted to be offering open peer review as an option for authors

submitting to mSystems®. This pilot continues our commitment to openness and transparency for rigorous scientific communications.”

—Jack Gilbert, Editor in Chief

®

September 2019

Author Submits Manuscript (and can choose open peer review)

Staff Performs

Initial QC

Senior Editor

Assigned

Editor Assigned

Editor Assigns Reviewers* (Reviewers notified of open peer review

and assigned; Reviewers may self-identify or remain anonymous)

Editor Evaluates Reviews &

Renders a Decision

Modify

Reject Accept

Published Article

Peer Review Report

(If author chooses open peer review, decision letter(s), author response(s), and reviews are published with the article)

*Revised manuscripts may not necessarily go out for re-review

Manuscript Workflow®