Longevity Horizon is committed to open, responsible, and globally accessible scientific communication. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This license permits non-commercial reading, sharing, and downloading of the material, provided appropriate credit is given and no modifications or derivative works are created.
The journal does not levy article processing charges for student authors. Publication fees for all student submissions are fully supported by the Ilia Vekua Young Scientists Club, which ensures equitable access to publication and fosters the development of early-career researchers.
Konstantin Chichinadze Prize
The journal supports scholarly excellence through the Konstantin Chichinadze Prize, awarded annually for outstanding contributions to biomedical, clinical, and interdisciplinary research. The Prize recognizes research that demonstrates originality, methodological rigor, and significant scientific impact.
In addition, the Ilia Vekua Young Scientists Club awards First, Second, and Third Prizes annually to the best student research articles published in the journal. These awards reinforce the commitment to nurturing young investigators and maintaining high academic standards.
The journal maintains full editorial independence and adheres to international norms of transparency, publishing ethics, and peer-review rigor consistent with the standards of Nature Portfolio, Springer Nature, Elsevier, and other leading academic publishers.
About the Journal
Longevity Horizon publishes original research, reviews, and short communications in the fields of biology, genetics, and interventions in aging and longevity. Interdisciplinary work combining cell biology, genomics, regenerative medicine, computational biology, and translational approaches is strongly encouraged.
Manuscript Types
Research Articles
Full reports of significant, methodologically rigorous findings.
Review Articles
Comprehensive scholarly analyses of key topics in aging and longevity research.
Brief Communications
Concise studies reporting timely or preliminary findings of high relevance.
Perspectives / Commentaries
Expert viewpoints addressing conceptual advances, emerging trends, and future directions.
Manuscript Preparation
Format Requirements
Submit manuscripts as Microsoft Word (.docx) files.
Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, continuous line numbering.
Arial, 11-point font for all main text.
Manuscript Structure
Title Page:
Title (concise, informative)
Full author names and institutional affiliations
Corresponding author contact information
Abstract (≤180 words): State the aims, methods, key results, and primary conclusions.
Keywords: 3–6
Main Sections:
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Acknowledgments
References (APA or Vancouver style)
Figures and Tables
Each figure/table must include a legend.
Submit figures as separate high-resolution JPEG, PNG, or TIFF files.
Tables must be provided in editable format (not images).
Supplementary Information
Supplementary datasets, protocols, extended methods, and video files may accompany the article.
Ethical Standards
Authors must ensure compliance with internationally accepted ethical guidelines for research involving human and animal subjects. Manuscripts must include:
A statement of ethics committee approval (where applicable)
Confirmation of informed consent for studies involving humans
A declaration of competing interests
Submission Guidelines
Submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system: [submission link].
Include a cover letter describing the significance of the study and suggesting three potential reviewers (with institutional affiliations and e-mail addresses).
Editorial and Peer-Review Process
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
Authors typically receive an initial decision within 4–6 weeks.
Accepted manuscripts are published online first and subsequently in print.
Open Access Charges
Longevity Horizon is a fully open access journal. For non-student authors, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $33.33 is required to support editorial and publication services.
Submission Preparation Checklist
Manuscript Preparation Checklist
1. Format & Structure
File is in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
Double-spaced text with 1-inch margins and line numbers
Each figure/table is numbered and has a descriptive legend
Figures are submitted as separate high-resolution files (JPEG, PNG, TIFF)
Tables are editable (not images)
6. References
Formatted in APA or Vancouver style
All in-text citations match the reference list
7. Ethical & Legal
Ethical approval statement included (if applicable)
Conflict of interest declaration provided
Permission obtained for all published materials (images, data, etc.)
Submission Materials
Cover Letter: Briefly explains the significance of the study
Suggested Reviewers: Names and contact details of 3 potential reviewers
Supplementary Files (if any): Additional data, videos, or protocols
Copyright Notice
All articles published in Longevity Horizon are licensed under a CC Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 license. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal first publication rights. Readers are free to share, adapt, and build on the work, as long as the original source is properly cited.
