About the Journal

Synergy in Multidisciplinary Molecular Sciences (Synergy MMS) is an international, peer-reviewed, gold open-access journal dedicated to advancing the frontiers of molecular research through the integration of chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, and computational sciences.
Published by Synergy Publishers (London, UK), the journal provides a unified platform for discoveries that bridge disciplinary boundaries illuminating how molecular-level interactions govern complex natural and designed systems, from living cells to next-generation functional materials. We are particularly committed to amplifying high-quality research from emerging scientific communities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Scope

Synergy MMS welcomes original contributions across the full breadth of the molecular sciences, with a strong focus on work crossing traditional disciplinary lines:

1. Molecular Biology & Genetics

• Genome Integrity: Mechanistic and structural studies of DNA replication, repair, and fidelity.
• Gene Regulation: Transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and epigenetic control mechanisms.
• Cellular Signaling: Molecular dissection of signaling cascades and metabolic networks.
Structural Biology: Cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, and NMR of macromolecular complexes.

2. Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery

• Chemical Probes: Design of selective small molecules to interrogate biological systems.
• Drug-Target Interactions: Binding kinetics, mechanism-based inhibition, and structure–activity relationships.
• Screening Platforms: Fragment-based drug discovery and high-throughput screening.
• Natural Products: Isolation, structural elucidation, and pharmacological evaluation of bioactive compounds

3. Biophysics & Physical Chemistry of Life

• Molecular Dynamics: Atomistic and coarse-grained simulation of biomolecular processes.
• Protein Folding: Physical principles governing folding landscapes and amyloid formation.
• Nanoscale Imaging: Single-molecule FRET, optical tweezers, and super-resolution techniques.

4. Computational & Data-Driven Molecular Sciences

• AI in Design: Generative models and neural networks for de novo molecular property prediction.
• Informatics: Proteomics pipelines and AlphaFold-era structure prediction.
• Quantum Chemistry: DFT and electronic structure methods applied to reaction mechanisms.

5. Nanotechnology & Molecular Materials

• Self-Assembly: Supramolecular systems, MOFs, COFs, and hierarchical architectures.
• Biosensors: Electrochemical and optical diagnostic devices at the nano- and microscale.
• Nanomedicine: Targeted drug delivery systems and molecular mechanisms of therapeutic release.

6. Environmental & Applied Molecular Sciences

• Sustainable Processes: Green chemistry, catalyst design, and atom-economy principles.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Enzyme and metabolic engineering for sustainable production

7. Material & Biomaterial

• Advanced Materials:Materials engineered with superior or novel properties designed for high-performance applications in technology, medicine, and industry.
• Functional Materials: Materials that exhibit specific physical, chemical, or biological functions such as electrical conductivity, catalytic activity, or sensing capability.
• Composite Materials: Materials formed by combining two or more distinct constituents to produce improved strength, durability, or performance compared to individual components.
• Polymeric Materials: Materials composed of long chains of repeating molecular units (polymers) widely used for their flexibility, durability, and versatility.
• Biomaterial: A natural or synthetic material designed to interact with biological systems for medical purposes such as diagnosis, treatment, tissue repair, or drug delivery.

Journal Salient Features

• Cross-Disciplinary Synergy: We reward conceptual integration and methodological innovation across fields.
• Rapid & Rigorous Review: Initial editorial decisions within 10 business days; complete review cycle targeted within 6–8 weeks.
• Global Inclusivity: Structured APC waiver and discount programs for authors from low- and lower-middle-income countries.
• Open Science: Immediate Open Access (CC BY 4.0) and endorsement of FAIR data principles.

 Article Types

• Original Research

Full experimental or theoretical studies presenting new and significant findings, including complete datasets and statistical analysis.

• Review Article

Comprehensive, authoritative synthesis of a defined field or topic, including meta-analytic and systematic reviews.

• Short Communication

Concise reports of high-impact preliminary findings warranting rapid dissemination; full datasets required.

• Methodology Paper

Detailed descriptions of novel experimental protocols, computational pipelines, or software tools, with benchmarking data.

• Perspective / Opinion

Expert analysis of current trends, controversies, and future directions; evidence-based but allowing authorial voice.

• Letters

Rapid preliminary communications of extraordinary significance; fast-tracked peer review within 3 weeks.

• Data Article

Detailed descriptions of research datasets deposited in public repositories, following FAIR data principles.

Publication Frequency

Synergy operates on an annual volume model, publishing articles online continuously upon acceptance. At the end of each calendar year, these articles are assembled into that year’s volume. Synergy MMS will commence publication starting with Volume 2026.

Article Preparation

Please see the Author Guidelines to help ensure submissions align with the journal’s requirements. Accepted manuscripts will receive professional editorial review, formatting, and typesetting prior to publication

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Synergy Publishers will waive all publication fees for accepted articles until December 31, 2026. During this period, every accepted article will be published Open Access at no costs to authors.

Open Access Policy

Synergy Publishers is committed to the principles of open access. All published articles are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. This ensures that published research can be shared, reused, and built upon without restriction, thus, maximizing the visibility and impact of the published work. For more information, please refer to our Open Access Policy.

Peer Review

Synergy journals maintain a single-blind peer review process, where reviewers remain anonymous, but authors’ identities are disclosed. This approach ensures impartiality while safeguarding the integrity, clarity, and originality of accepted manuscript. Further details are available in our Editorial Policy and Peer Review Policy.

Editorial Process

All submissions undergo a structured editorial workflow designed to guarantee fairness, transparency, and quality. Authors are encouraged to review  the journal’s editorial process before submission to understand how manuscripts are screened, reviewed, and advanced to publication. Further details are available in our Editorial Policy.

 Plagiarism Screening

At Synergy, originality is non-negotiable. All submissions are screened using iThenticate via Crossref Similarity Check. While the software identifies potential overlaps, final evaluation is always conducted manually by the editorial team to distinguish acceptable similarity from unethical duplication. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on similarity reports before the review process proceeds.

Publication Ethics

Synergy upholds the highest standards of publishing integrity. Guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) principles, we maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical authorship practices. Editors are trained to enforce these standards consistently, ensuring that all published work is original, accurate, and ethically sound. For more details, please see our Publication Ethics Policy.

Digital Archive

Synergy is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly research. All Synergy journals are archived in Portico, which provides secure and permanent digital archiving for scholarly publications.

Advertising Policy

Synergy journals currently do not host or promote commercial advertising. This policy protects editorial independence and scientific neutrality.

Direct Marketing

Synergy promotes its journals through academic engagement rather than commercial advertising. Awareness campaigns include distributing journal information through the website, brochures, and targeted invitations to conference speakers, workshop presenters, and seminar participants whose work aligns with the journal’s scope.