Frequently asked questions
About features, the fee, and how we work with researchers.
Is Science Featured a journal? Is the feature peer-reviewed?
No. Science Featured is not a journal and does not peer-review research. We only feature papers that have already been published after peer review. A feature explains your paper for a general audience and links to it; it does not replace or duplicate the publication.
Is Science Featured a predatory journal?
No, Science Featured is not a predatory journal, and not a traditional scientific journal. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting scientific research and innovation by featuring articles and research summaries. Unlike traditional scientific journals, we do not have a peer-review process and do not publish original research. Instead, our focus is on highlighting and disseminating valuable scientific findings to a broader audience.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between the scientific community and the public, ensuring that important scientific advancements receive the recognition they deserve. Authors are charged a processing fee to feature their articles, which helps us sustain our operations and continue our work in promoting science.
Who is behind the operations and strategic direction of Science Featured?
Science Featured, an entity of Science Bridges, a Canadian non-profit organization, aims to democratize access to scientific research. It’s supported by a worldwide scientific advisory board of distinguished university professors, ensuring high-quality, diverse content. This collaboration between Science Bridges and an international network of scholars guarantees that Science Featured offers authoritative open-access articles across various scientific disciplines, aligned with our mission to freely disseminate scientific knowledge.
For more details, you can visit Science Bridges.
What is the impact factor of Science Featured Series?
The Science Featured Series is not a traditional academic journal and does not have an official impact factor, as it serves as an open-access platform for highlighting significant scientific discoveries and advancements. However, the impact of our work is evident in our global reach and engagement. Our articles are widely read by professionals, academics, and enthusiasts across various fields, with over 24,000 monthly website visitors and up to 50,000 views per post on social media platforms like LinkedIn, X, Bluesky and others. This extensive readership and high visibility in search engine rankings reflect the influence and importance of the content we curate and share.
Is the Science Featured website accessible?
We want every reader to be able to use Science Featured, including people who use screen readers, keyboard navigation or screen magnification. We design the site to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, level AA, and we check it with automated accessibility tests.
Images and figures in our features have text descriptions that screen readers read aloud. Pages can be navigated with a keyboard, text can be enlarged without losing content, and animations are reduced for readers who ask their device for less motion.
If something on the site is difficult to use, or you need a feature in another format, write to us at admin [at] sciencefeatured.com and we will help. More in our accessibility statement.
How can I subscribe?
Easy and free! Enter your email address in the newsletter section at the end of our pages, and we’ll keep you informed of featured papers. We promise we will not spam and will not share your email address with a third party.
What is the benefit of your paper being featured?
Having your paper featured on our platform amplifies its visibility among a diverse audience, including researchers, educators, and the general public, which can lead to increased citations and recognition within your field. It also supports open access to scientific knowledge, fostering broader educational impact and facilitating collaboration across disciplines.
Does the feature have a DOI or count as a publication?
Features have no DOI and are not indexed as scholarly articles (for example in Scopus, Web of Science or PubMed). Most researchers list them under outreach or media coverage, for example: Research highlight: “Title of feature”, Science Featured, 2026, sciencefeatured.com/…
Does this conflict with my journal’s copyright or my publishing agreement?
A feature is a new text written about your paper, so it is normally treated like press coverage. We do not reproduce your article. If you would like us to use figures from the paper, we check the licence (for example CC BY) and credit the source; for other figures we ask you to confirm permission, or we use other images.
Are there specific criteria for the researchers with whom you collaborate?
We collaborate with scientists at every level of their careers. We believe it is critical to present a balanced picture of the research community.
Science Featured is highly selective; invited articles account for less than 0.1 percent of the monthly published literature. Selection criteria are (i) the expertise of the authors, (ii) how the paper proves the evidence to the reader, (iii) unique argument or insight of the work, (iv) effects to the reader’s perspective and make them understand how to apply real situations in their life.
How were we selected, and how do I know an invitation is genuine?
We read recently published peer-reviewed papers and invite authors whose findings could interest readers outside their field. Genuine invitations come only from @sciencefeatured.com addresses and name your paper. If you are unsure, forward the message to admin [at] sciencefeatured.com.
I am a PhD student or the first author. Can I take this up?
Yes. Any author of the paper can work with us.
Who writes the feature, and how much of my time does it take?
Our editorial team prepares the draft from your paper, so you do not need to write anything. Sending a short biography, a photo or figures is optional. Reviewing the draft usually takes 20 to 40 minutes, at a time that suits you.
What happens if I don’t like the draft?
Tell us what to change. Revisions are included until the text is right. If you are still not happy with the final piece, we refund the fee in full and nothing is published.
I have another paper. Can it be featured too?
Yes. Each paper becomes its own feature. Send us the DOI and we will let you know whether it fits.
How much does it cost?
The processing fee is US$595 per paper. Papers we invite receive a reduced fee of US$395. The fee covers writing, editing, accuracy checks, design and publication. There are no extra charges for co-authors, figures or revisions.
How do I pay?
When you confirm that you would like to go ahead, we send you the payment details. You can pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer. We provide an invoice, and a receipt or a quote on request.
I already paid an article processing charge. Why is there another fee?
The journal’s charge paid for peer review and publication of your paper. Our fee pays for a different piece of work: a new article about your paper, written, checked and designed for readers outside your field. Taking it up is entirely optional.
Why is there a fee, when the features are free to read?
Features are open to every reader, with no paywall or advertising, so the cost of preparing them is covered by a processing fee from the authors. It does not influence what the feature says about your science.