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10 Reasons to Publish with MHR

MHR is one of the four journals of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and correspondence on reproductive science and developmental biology.

Discover the Editor-in-Chief Michele Boiani’s top 10 reasons why you should publish your research with MHR

Submit today and join our prestigious author community.

Our focus on both human and non-human models

We aren’t only focused on human models. MHR covers all mechanistic studies and publishes work in both model systems and humans.

MHR covers the physiological, cellular, endocrinological, molecular, genetic or epigenetic aspects of reproductive science. This includes, but is not limited to, embryo development; fertilization; gametogenesis; gonad function implantation; pregnancy; and reproductive tract physiology.

Whether you are conducting original research, or writing a review article, both are accepted within MHR.

View our Call for Papers on cyclical function of the female reproductive tract.

Global readership and article-level impact 

MHR is read by researchers around the world, ensuring global reach and impact. 

MHR is covered by all major indexing and abstracting services. Selected papers presented as Press Releases further increase the visibility and reach of the journal.

Authors can view all article-level metrics on the OUP platform.

Rigorous peer review 

MHR is led by an internationally recognized team of Associate Editors covering the breadth of the journal’s scope, so your research will be assessed by international experts in your field.

Reputation and journal metrics 

  • 2023 Impact Factor: 3.6

  • Ranked 9 in the Reproductive Biology Category and 10 in the Developmental Biology Category.
    (Source: Journal Citation Reports™ from Clarivate, 2024.)

  • 2023 CiteScore: 8.3

  • Diverse, experienced editorial board supporting the international reach of your work.

  • Browse some of the high-impact articles that have contributed to the journal’s continued success. By publishing in MHR, your work could be included in future collections like this.

Rapid and transparent editorial process 

MHR is a peer-reviewed journal supported by a rigorous editorial process to ensure it publishes only the highest quality research.

Easy-to-use submission system

MHR has a simple online submission process, using ScholarOne, and you can submit your initial manuscript as a single PDF in any journal style.

Open access options

MHR offers the option of publishing under an open access licence, allowing more people to view and download your work.

OUP has a growing number of Read and Publish agreements with institutions and consortia which provide funding for open access publishing. This means authors from participating institutions can publish open access, and the institution may pay the charge.

Find out more about your open access options, including reduced or waived APCs for authors from emerging nations.

ESHRE and OUP

MHR is owned by one of the world’s leading societies in reproductive science and medicine (ESHRE) and published by Oxford University Press (OUP), a department of the University of Oxford.

Community journal

ESHRE is committed to improving clinical practice through organizing teaching and training activities, developing and maintaining data registries, and providing guidance to improve safety and quality assurance in clinical and laboratory procedures.

Dedicated ESHRE Journals editorial office

MHR’s experienced and committed team of editors offer dedicated support for authors.

Ready to publish your research with MHR

Read our author guidelines for more information on publishing with MHR, including how to prepare your manuscript, then visit our online submissions site to submit your research. 

Call for Papers on Cyclical Function of the Female Reproductive Tract

Consider submitting your research to MHR for an upcoming Special Collection to increase awareness and discussion of the research needs on cyclic processes of the uterine tube, uterus and cervix.

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