About the Journal of Breastfeeding Biology
Advancing the biological understanding of human lactation through rigorous peer-reviewed research in mammary physiology, milk composition, and mother-infant nutritional biochemistry.
Mission: Illuminating the Biological Foundations of Human Lactation
The Journal of Breastfeeding Biology (JBFB) (ISSN 2644-0105) is an open access, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to publishing high-impact research on the biological mechanisms underlying human lactation and breastfeeding. Our mission is to advance scientific understanding of mammary gland development, milk biosynthesis, nutritional composition, and the physiological interactions between lactating mothers and nursing infants.
As a specialized publication within reproductive biology, JBFB bridges molecular biology, developmental physiology, nutritional biochemistry, and immunology. We publish original research, systematic reviews, and methodological advances that elucidate the complex biological systems governing milk production, secretion, and infant nutrition. Our commitment to open access ensures global accessibility for researchers, healthcare professionals, and public health scientists working to optimize maternal and infant health outcomes.
JBFB publishes research that explores the biological foundations of human lactation, with emphasis on mechanistic insights, physiological processes, and nutritional biochemistry. Our scope encompasses basic science investigations that advance understanding of how mammary biology supports infant health and development.
Mammary Gland Biology
Development, differentiation, cellular architecture, hormone-regulated morphogenesis, involution, and regenerative capacity of mammary tissue.
Milk Biosynthesis & Secretion
Molecular mechanisms of lactogenesis, milk protein synthesis, lipid droplet formation, lactose production, and cellular secretory pathways.
Milk Composition & Bioactive Components
Macronutrient profiles, micronutrient content, growth factors, hormones, enzymes, oligosaccharides, and antimicrobial peptides in human milk.
Immunological Factors
Antibodies, immune cells, cytokines, and immunomodulatory molecules transferred through milk; maternal-infant immune crosstalk.
Lactation Physiology
Hormonal regulation, neuroendocrine control, milk ejection reflex, prolactin signaling, oxytocin dynamics, and metabolic adaptations.
Maternal-Infant Nutritional Interface
Nutrient transfer efficiency, maternal nutritional status effects on milk quality, infant absorption mechanisms, and metabolic programming.
Milk Storage & Handling Biology
Effects of temperature, storage duration, and processing on bioactive component stability, bacterial growth kinetics, and nutritional integrity.
Comparative Lactation Biology
Evolutionary perspectives, cross-species comparisons, and insights from model organisms to understand human lactation mechanisms.
JBFB maintains rigorous scientific standards through a comprehensive peer review process led by our international editorial board of experts in reproductive biology, lactation physiology, nutritional biochemistry, and developmental biology.
Expert Editorial Board
Our editorial team comprises distinguished researchers from leading institutions worldwide, bringing diverse expertise in mammary biology, endocrinology, immunology, and infant nutrition science.
Transparent Peer Review
All manuscripts undergo rigorous single-blind peer review by at least two independent experts who assess scientific validity, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field.
Quality Assurance
We employ plagiarism screening, ethical compliance verification, and statistical review to ensure published research meets the highest standards of scientific integrity.
- Rapid Publication: Efficient peer review process with typical turnaround of 2-4 weeks from submission to first decision, ensuring timely dissemination of your research.
- Global Visibility: Open access ensures your work is freely available worldwide, maximizing readership and citation potential across the scientific community.
- Permanent Accessibility: Accepted articles are published online immediately and assigned internationally recognized ISSN and DOI identifiers for long-term discoverability.
- Fair Review Process: Constructive, expert feedback designed to strengthen manuscripts while maintaining rigorous scientific standards.
- International Reach: Your research joins a growing archive accessible to scientists, healthcare providers, and public health professionals globally.
- No Access Barriers: Eliminating subscription paywalls ensures equitable access for researchers in all countries, particularly resource-limited settings.
JBFB welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, methodological papers, and brief communications that advance biological understanding of human lactation. All submissions must represent original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
Authors should prepare manuscripts according to our detailed Instructions for Authors, which provide comprehensive guidance on formatting, structure, ethical requirements, and citation standards. Manuscripts must be written in clear English and include:
- Structured abstract summarizing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
- Complete materials and methods section enabling study replication
- Clear presentation of results with appropriate statistical analysis
- Discussion contextualizing findings within existing literature
- Proper citation of prior work and acknowledgment of funding sources
- Ethics approval documentation for human subjects or animal research
Submit your manuscript through our streamlined online submission system. Include a cover letter briefly describing the significance of your findings and confirming that all authors approve submission. Manuscripts undergo editorial screening followed by peer review by anonymous expert reviewers.
To sustain open access publication and maintain editorial quality, JBFB applies article processing charges (APC) to accepted manuscripts. APCs cover peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, hosting, and long-term archiving. Detailed pricing information and potential waivers for authors from low-income countries are available on our APC page.
Contribute to Lactation Biology Research
Join the global community of researchers advancing biological understanding of human lactation. Share your discoveries through JBFB's rigorous peer-reviewed platform and help shape the future of maternal-infant health science.
