Journal of Endocrinology provides a wide coverage of research in all aspects of endocrinology. It is in the top ranks of global endocrine journals and publishes high quality, leading-edge research from all over the world. The readership of the journal is worldwide, with 40% of readers in North America. Most issues contain a review article or commentary on a topical subject. These have been well received and are highly cited. There is also a fast track rapid communications system which means that exceptional papers can be published in as little as six weeks from receipt.