These instructions outline how to prepare and submit manuscripts to JMBR. The journal publishes model based research across science, engineering, and applied analytics. Submissions should emphasize reproducible methods, validated models, and clear reporting.

Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to ethical standards.

• Original research articles with validated models
• Review articles and systematic reviews
• Methods and tools papers with benchmarking results
• Short communications and technical notes
• Perspective pieces on modeling standards or applications

• Title page with author affiliations and corresponding author contact
• Structured abstract with objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
• Introduction with context and modeling rationale
• Methods detailing model structure, parameters, and assumptions
• Results with validation metrics and sensitivity analysis
• Discussion outlining implications and limitations
• Data availability statement and references

Provide clear descriptions of model assumptions, governing equations or algorithms, boundary conditions, and parameters. Include validation datasets and explain calibration procedures.

• Include model diagrams or schematics
• Specify software versions and computational environment
• Describe numerical methods and solver settings
• Report uncertainty and sensitivity analysis where applicable

Authors must include a data availability statement describing where data and code can be accessed. Deposit datasets in reliable repositories and provide persistent identifiers when available.

• Provide repository links and accession numbers
• Share code or provide detailed workflow descriptions
• Document data preprocessing and quality checks
• Explain any access restrictions or embargoes

Manuscripts involving human or animal data must include appropriate ethics approvals. Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.

• CONSORT for randomized trials
• STROBE for observational studies
• PRISMA for systematic reviews
• Domain specific modeling standards when applicable

JMBR uses single blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate model rigor, validation quality, and clarity of reporting. Initial decisions are typically issued within two to four weeks depending on reviewer availability.

Accepted manuscripts move to production for copyediting, proof review, and DOI registration. Articles are published under CC BY 4.0 to support open access reuse with attribution.

Authors should review proofs promptly to confirm accuracy of figures, tables, and metadata.

APCs are applied after acceptance and cover peer review management, production, and archiving services. Partial waivers may be available for eligible authors. Contact the editorial office for guidance.

• Scope alignment confirmed
• Model assumptions and parameters documented
• Data availability statement included
• Validation results reported
• Cover letter prepared with scope summary

For questions about formatting or submission steps, contact [email protected].

JMBR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in model-based research. We emphasize reproducible methods, complete data statements, and ethical compliance across all article types. The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected]. We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in computational and simulation research.