軟體動物研究雜志接受軟體動物研究各方面的論文。這些包括系統學、分子遺傳學、古生物學、生態學、進化論和生理學。如果課題是在一個專門的領域(如寄生蟲學、神經生物學、生物化學、分子生物學)，只要軟體動物是研究的主要焦點，而不是偶然或簡單的實驗動物，提交的論文仍然會被接受。以漁業生物學、水產養殖和控制軟體動物害蟲為重點的論文只有在包含軟體動物生物學的重大進展時才會被接受。雖然鼓勵有系統的論文，但只有當單個新分類群的描述包含一些“附加價值”時才會被考慮，例如以解剖學或分布方面的新信息的形式出現，或者如果這些描述是在對群體進行系統修訂或系統發育分析的背景下提出的。發表論文五大類:?特色文章:每期一篇，由主編根據其不同尋常的興趣或潛在的廣泛吸引力選擇;這篇文章可以立即免費下載。?綜述性論文:對軟體動物研究中普遍感興趣的話題進行全面的綜述和綜合。建議潛在的作者聯系總編關于主題和建議的長度。?研究論文:基于數據分析，描述知識和理解進展的傳統研究論文。?研究筆記:這些通常是方法學筆記或簡短的報告，具有廣泛的興趣或重要性;它們在被接受后盡快出版。?評論和回應:對一篇研究論文的簡短評論，附原作者的回應。《軟體動物研究雜志》也出版“主題叢書”，偶爾出版有關適當主題的“特刊”。這些可能是基于在科學會議或研討會的特別會議上提交的意見。請與總編聯系，為主題的論文或潛在的特殊問題提出建議。

The Journal of Molluscan Studies accepts papers on all aspects of the study of molluscs. These include systematics, molecular genetics, palaeontology, ecology, evolution, and physiology. Where the topic is in a specialized field (e.g. parasitology, neurobiology, biochemistry, molecular biology), submissions will still be accepted as long as the mollusc is the principal focus of the study, and not incidental or simply a convenient experimental animal. Papers with a focus on fisheries biology, aquaculture, and control of molluscan pests will be accepted only if they include significant advances in molluscan biology. While systematic papers are encouraged, descriptions of single new taxa will only be considered if they include some ‘added value’, for example in the form of new information on anatomy or distribution, or if they are presented in the context of a systematic revision or phylogenetic analysis of the group.Five categories of papers are published: ? Featured Article : a single paper in each issue, chosen by the Editor-in-Chief for its unusual interest or potentially wide appeal; the article is immediately available for free download. ? Review Papers : comprehensive reviews and syntheses on topics of wide general interest within molluscan research. Potential authors are advised to contact the Editor-in-Chief regarding topic and proposed length. ? Research Papers : traditional research papers describing advances in knowledge and understanding based on analysis of data. ? Research Notes : these are generally methodological notes or brief reports that are of wide interest or importance; they are published as rapidly as possible after acceptance. ? Comment and Response : a short critique of a Research Paper, with a response from the original author. Journal of Molluscan Studies also publishes “Themed Clusters” of papers and occasional “Special Issues” on appropriate topical themes. These may be based on submissions at special sessions at scientific meetings or workshops. Please contact the Editor-in-Chief with proposals for themed clusters of papers or potential Special Issues.