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Journals in Life sciences

  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

    • ISSN: 0091-6749
    Official Journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and ImmunologyThe Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology publishes high-impact, cutting-edge basic, clinical and translational research papers in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Articles cover such topics as asthma, food allergy, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, primary immune deficiencies, occupational and environmental allergy, and other allergic and immunologic diseases, and include clinical trials and mechanistic studies that report on novel therapies, insights into underlying mechanisms, and other discoveries that will inform our understanding of these diseases and ultimately improve the diagnosis and management of patients. Authors are also welcome to submit to the journal's companion titles, The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice and the Gold Open Access title, The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global. For more information on the articles reviewed by JACI: In Practice and JACI: Global, please visit their respective websites which are linked here: www.jaci-inpractice.... www.jaci-global.org
  • Pathology - Research and Practice

    • ISSN: 0344-0338
    Pathology - Research and Practice provides accessible coverage of the most recent developments across the entire field of pathology. The Journal publishes traditional morphological studies based on histopathology, including immunohistochemistry with clinical pathological correlations, if sound biostatistical data are provided. The submission of Case Reports is only encouraged for those that provide new information on the pathogenesis of the described disease based on additional molecular biological and genetic investigations. Timely reviews that focus on recent progress in pathology are highly encouraged.A main focus of Pathology - Research and Practice is publication of manuscripts from different clinical disciplines applying molecular genetic and biological techniques and focusing on innovative results, which improve the understanding of causal pathogenesis of human diseases. Investigations for better understanding of cancer diseases and new insights into molecular carcinogenesis, including translational biology of particular cancer entities, are welcome. In this context, manuscripts focusing on new molecular genetic results, but also functional molecular biological data based on cell culture investigations and animal experiments are encouraged. With this strategy, the Journal seeks to contribute to improved understandings of human disease mechanisms.
  • Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging

    • ISSN: 0925-4927
    The Official Publication of the International Society for Neuroimaging in Psychiatry Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, a companion title to Psychiatry Research, focuses on publications relating to imaging techniques. We publish manuscripts on magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, multichannel electrophysiology, near-infrared spectroscopy, computed tomography, magnetoencephalograp... non-invasive brain stimulation, autoradiography, post-mortem regional analyses, and other imaging techniques as they relate to psychopathology. Reports of study results in neuropsychiatric disorders and psychopathology obtained within the context of brain responses to neurocognitive manipulations, as well as the effects of neurobiological-, psychotherapy-, and pharmacological treatments in terms of their impact on the brain response are featured. We also invite manuscripts on the methods of obtaining images and computer processing of the images themselves as they relate to brain psychopathology. Reviews, and meta-analyses as well as invited commentaries on the topics of interest for this journal are also published.
  • Clinics in Dermatology

    • ISSN: 0738-081X
    The official journal of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology (IACD)Clinics in Dermatology brings you the most practical and comprehensive information on the treatment and care of skin disorders. Each issue features a Guest Editor and is devoted to a single timely topic relating to clinical dermatology.Clinics in Dermatology provides information that is...• Clinically oriented -- from evaluation to treatment, Clinics in Dermatology covers what is most relevant to you in your practice.• Authoritative -- world-renowned experts in the field assure the high-quality and currency of each issue by reporting on their areas of expertise.• Well-illustrated -- each issue is complete with photos, drawings and diagrams to illustrate points and demonstrate techniques.Now affiliated with the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology (IACD). Visit the IACD web site for more information.
  • Gait & Posture

    • ISSN: 0966-6362
    Official Journal of: Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS), European Society of Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC), Società Italiana di Analisi del Movimento in Clinica (SIAMOC), and the International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR) and the German Speaking Society for the Analysis of Human Motor Function and its Clinical Application (GAMMA).  Gait & Posture publishes new and innovative basic and clinical research on all aspects of human movement, locomotion and balance.The topics covered include: Techniques for the measurement of gait and posture, and the standardization of results presentation; Studies of normal and pathological gait; Treatment of gait and postural abnormalities; Biomechanical and theoretical approaches to gait and posture; Mathematical models of joint and muscle mechanics; Neurological and musculoskeletal function in gait and posture; The evolution of upright posture and bipedal locomotion; Adaptations of carrying loads, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs etc, running and performing other movements. Spinal biomechanics only if they are directly related to gait and/or dynamic posture and are of general interest to our readers; The effect of aging and development on gait and posture; Psychological and cultural aspects of gait; Patient education. Papers related to efficacy and mechanisms of gait analysis in decision making. The journal is primarily focused on dynamic aspects of human movement and postural control.Index bound in last issue of year.For details of the GCMAS, ESMAC, SIAMOC, ISPGR please visit their web sites through these links.
  • Current Opinion in Pharmacology

    • ISSN: 1471-4892
    Current Opinion in Pharmacology (COPHAR) publishes authoritative, comprehensive, and systematic reviews. COPHAR helps specialists keep up to date with a clear and readable synthesis of current advances in pharmacology and drug discovery. Expert authors annotate the most interesting papers from the expanding volume of information published today, saving valuable time and giving the reader insight into areas of importance.COPHAR is part of the Current Opinion and Research (CO+RE) suite of journals and is a companion to the new primary research, open access journal, Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (CRPHAR).COPHAR publishes the latest advancements in pharmacological sciences, covering, but not limited to, the following human systems:Cardiovascul... systemsDigestive and excretory systemsEndocrine systemImmune and lymphatic systemsMusculoskelet... systemNervous systemReproductive systemRespiratory systemUrinary and renal systemsAdditionally, COPHAR particularly welcomes submissions related to:CancerImmunomodul... disordersNeurologica... and psychiatric disordersEmerging technologiesGender and agingThe journal builds on Elsevier's reputation for excellence in scientific publishing and long-standing commitment to communicating reproducible biomedical research targeted at improving human health.Expertise - Expert authors, who are leaders in their field, are invited to write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject and provide short annotations to the papers that they think are most relevant.Comprehensi... - There are 27 high-impact Current Opinion review journals in a range of subjects from food science to green and sustainable chemistry.Impact - In addition to a vast readership, Current Opinion titles enjoy high citations, Impact Factors, and CiteScores.Discovera... Articles get high visibility and maximum exposure on an industry-leading platform that reaches a vast, global audience.Selection of topics to be reviewed Section Editors, who are major authorities in the field, are appointed by the Editors of the journal. They divide their section into a number of topics, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasised. Section Editors commission reviews from authorities on each topic that they have selected.Submissions... Opinion in Pharmacology allows two ways to submit to the journal:Invitation – in accordance with the established procedure for all Current Opinion titles, andNEW– authors are given a “spontaneous submission option” via the submission portal “General Pharmacology” at https://www.editoria... to open the journal to the authorship fully.Short Reviews Authors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, are most important. In addition, they provide short annotations to the papers that they consider to be most interesting from all those published in their topic over the previous year.Editorial Overview Section Editors write a short overview at the beginning of the section to introduce the reviews and to draw the reader's attention to any particularly interesting developments.Ethics in Publishing: General StatementThe Editor(s) and Publisher of this Journal believe that there are fundamental principles underlying scholarly or professional publishing. While this may not amount to a formal 'code of conduct', these fundamental principles with respect to the authors' paper are that the paper should: i) be the authors' own original work, which has not been previously published elsewhere, ii) reflect the authors' own research and analysis and do so in a truthful and complete manner, iii) properly credit the meaningful contributions of co-authors and co-researchers, iv) not be submitted to more than one journal for consideration, and v) be appropriately placed in the context of prior and existing research. Of equal importance are ethical guidelines dealing with research methods and research funding, including issues dealing with informed consent, research subject privacy rights, conflicts of interest, and sources of funding. While it may not be possible to draft a 'code' that applies adequately to all instances and circumstances, we believe it is useful to outline our expectations of authors and the procedures that the journal will employ in the event of questions concerning author conduct. With respect to conflicts of interest, the Publisher now requires authors to declare any conflicts of interest that relate to papers accepted for publication in this journal. A conflict of interest may exist when an author or the author's institution has a financial or other relationship with other people or organizations that may inappropriately influence the author's work. A conflict can be actual or potential; full disclosure to the journal is the safest course. All submissions to the journal must include disclosure of all relationships that could be viewed as presenting a potential conflict of interest. The journal may use such information as a basis for editorial decisions and may publish such disclosures if they are believed to be important to readers in judging the manuscript. A decision may be made by the journal not to publish on the basis of the declared conflict.For more information, please refer to: https://www.elsevier...
  • Plant Research

    • ISSN: 3117-5821
    The journal Plant Research is an international, peer-reviewed forum dedicated to advancing the understanding of plant biology through integrative and interdisciplinary research. The journal welcomes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, method papers, and short communications that address fundamental and applied questions in plant physiology using integrative approaches with genetics, omics sciences, gene expression, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, systems biology, and environmental physiology. Papers dealing with system biology of algae will also be considered.Plant Research welcomes high-quality manuscripts related (but not limited) to:Seed germinationPlant growth and developmentPhotosynt... transductionPlant-mi... interactionsBiotic and abiotic stress responsesSynthetic biologyBioactive compounds from plant sourcesStudies incorporating state-of-the-art methodologies such as gene editing, functional genomics, and advanced biochemical and physiological analyses are especially encouraged. Papers dealing with genome-wide analysis of a gene family and its relationship with the acquisition of stress tolerance will also be considered. Submissions must present clear hypotheses and reproducible experimental designs that bridge molecular and cellular mechanisms with whole-plant, providing a comprehensive understanding of plant physiological processes and their role in agriculture, ecosystem dynamics, and biotechnology.
  • Innovations in Industrial Crops and Processing

    • ISSN: 3117-6526
    Innovations in Industrial Crops and Processing publishes original research, reviews, and short communications on recent innovations and novel technologies for cultivated plants of industrial interest, including food, non-food, and non-feed crops, as well as threatened and endangered species. The journal emphasizes hypothesis-driven, reproducible studies relevant to an international audience.The scope includes research on:Industrial crop management practices and innovative propagation and harvest techniquesBreeding and genetic technologies for crop improvement Sustainable farming systems and climate-resilient strategiesBiofuels, biomaterials, and biochemicals derived from crop byproductsNanomateri... and smart production technologiesAI applications, agricultural sensors, and precision farmingValorization of crop processing byproducts for high-value productsLife cycle and techno-economic analysis of emerging industrial cropsStudies must demonstrate significant biological activity for bioactive compounds; preliminary extract-based or purely descriptive work will not be considered. Preference is given to concise, clearly written papers addressing well-framed hypotheses and impactful solutions for sustainability and innovation.
  • Cell Chemical Biology

    • ISSN: 2451-9456
    Cell Chemical Biology (originally Chemistry & Biology) is a leading interdisciplinary Cell Press journal that publishes and promotes important advances at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine. The journal aims to advance chemical biology by fostering innovative research that harnesses chemical and molecular principles to understand biological systems. Such research seeks to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular processes and disease, drive the discovery of novel therapeutics, and develop advanced technologies and solutions in biotechnology and biomedical sciences.Cell Chemical Biology welcomes basic, molecular mechanistic, and translational research that provides significant conceptual advances of broad interest to researchers across the biological and biomedical sciences and related disciplines. Areas within our scope include, but are not limited to, neurobiology, immunology, cell biology, microbiology, virology, RNA biology, synthetic biology, protein engineering, genome editing, drug discovery, metabolism, and physiology.We are particularly interested in studies that uncover molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes and disease, advance therapeutic discovery through chemical biology approaches, or develop innovative technologies to perturb, visualize, or measure biological systems. Chemical and molecular tools of interest include, but are not limited to, small molecules, nucleic acids and their modifications, antibodies, biologics, molecular probes, engineered proteins, metabolites, lipids, glycans, and post-translational modifications.We also welcome studies reporting significant technological advances in molecular probes, sensors, tools, and methodologies, provided they demonstrate clear broad utility through proof-of-principle applications that address important questions in biological and biomedical research. Such studies should offer advances of broad interest and relevance to our readership, spanning basic scientists to clinicians.For questions about our aims and scope, please contact us at [email protected] or reach out to our editors directly. Authors are also welcome to submit a presubmission inquiry.
  • Journal of Experimental Horticulture

    • ISSN: 3051-1186
    The Journal of Experimental Horticulture is an international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing the field of horticulture. The journal’s primary aim is to publish high-quality scientific papers that enhance knowledge and deepen our understanding of horticultural crop biology, physiology and genetics. We seek research that contributes to the development of superior horticultural crops and provide valuable insights for the sustainable improvement of horticultural plant cultivation and food security.We encourage researchers to submit manuscripts focused on various aspects of horticultural crops including but not limited to:Molecular breeding for improved horticultural crop productionPlant and fruit physiologyPostharves... physiology and biologyPlant-pathoge... interactionsDevelopm... and molecular responses to abiotic stressesResilience and adaptation to climate changeGenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, phenomics and the integration of OMICs technologies in horticultural cropsHorticulture genetic resourcesGenome editing in horticultural cropsWe welcome submissions based on both basic sciences, aimed at understanding fundamental processes in horticultural crops, and applied research that benefits various aspects of horticultural science, such as breeding, cultivation, crop quality and postharvest management. Papers that report valuable preliminary data or single-year studies will be considered if they provide significant insights and are supported by comprehensive methodologies and robust results. Descriptive or confirmatory studies on biological processes previously described in other model species, are welcome, as long as they are driven by a clear hypothesis and conducted with appropriate methodologies.Journa... of Experimental Horticulture DOES NOT accept papers based on non-horticultural species, such as cereals, forestry, medicinal and industrial crops. Studies on plant-pathogen interactions that primarily focus on the pathogen, molecular biology studies or biotechnological applications without a clear orientation toward horticulture, and technological approaches unrelated to horticultural science (e.g., engineering applications or fruit processing) will be considered OUT of SCOPE. We place a high value on molecular investigations of fruit during postharvest, however, papers focused solely on the application of postharvest technologies will be considered OUT of SCOPE.The journal will also organize Special Issues on important and specific topics curated by Guest Editors.
  • European Neuropsychopharmacology

    • ISSN: 0924-977X
    An Official Journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacol... European Neuropsychopharmacol... is the official publication of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacol... (ECNP). In accordance with the mission of the College, the journal focuses on clinical and basic science contributions that advance our understanding of brain function and human behaviour and enable translation into improved treatments and enhanced public health impact in psychiatry. Recent years have been characterized by exciting advances in basic knowledge and available experimental techniques in neuroscience and genomics. However, clinical translation of these findings has not been as rapid. The journal aims to narrow this gap by promoting findings that are expected to have a major impact on both our understanding of the biological bases of mental disorders and the development and improvement of treatments, ideally paving the way for prevention and recovery.European Neuropsychopharmacol... is the official journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacol... (ECNP).Electronic usage: An increasing number of readers access the journal online via ScienceDirect, one of the world's most advanced web delivery systems for scientific, technical and medical information.Average monthly article downloads for this journal: 29,000
  • Clinical Nutrition ESPEN

    • ISSN: 2405-4577
    Clinical Nutrition ESPEN is an electronic-only journal and is an official publication of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN).Nutrition and nutritional care have gained wide clinical and scientific interest during the past decades. The increasing knowledge of metabolic disturbances and nutritional assessment in chronic and acute diseases has stimulated rapid advances in design, development and clinical application of nutritional therapy. The aims of ESPEN are to encourage the rapid diffusion of knowledge and its application in the field of clinical nutrition and metabolism.Published bimonthly, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN focuses on publishing articles on the relationship between nutrition and disease in the setting of basic science and clinical nutrition. Original articles, scoping and systematic reviews, metaanalyses, as well as educational papers, are welcomed.Clinical Nutrition ESPEN is available to all members of ESPEN and to all subscribers of Clinical Nutrition.
  • European Journal of Cancer

    • ISSN: 0959-8049
    • 5 Year impact factor: 7.8
    • Impact factor: 7.9
    Official Journal of EORTC and EUSOMAThe European Journal of Cancer (EJC) publishes high-quality research that advances cancer medicine and patient care. It integrates clinical, translational, preclinical, digital and population-based research, from epidemiology and the biology of cancer through to innovations in cancer treatment and patient care.EJC focuses on the following main cancer research domains:Clinical cancer medicine, including clinical trials from early-phase to phase IV, and real-world data studies in large cohortsClinical-tran... cancer researchPreclinical-... researchDigital cancer medicine, from diagnostics to digital patient care innovationsCancer epidemiologyHealth-r... quality of life (HRQoL) studiesCancer policyWithin its digital oncology scope, the journal welcomes high-quality studies on artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational imaging and pathology, digital biomarkers, real-world data, electronic health record-based research, digital therapeutics, clinical decision support, large language models and other digital health applications relevant to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and patient care. The journal prioritises digital and AI studies that are clinically grounded, methodologically robust, transparently reported and appropriately validated, and that consider generalisability, reproducibility, patient safety, privacy, equity and potential sources of bias.EJC does not accept basic science papers. Preclinical studies are considered where they are translational, with clear relevance to clinical application.The journal publishes original research, reviews, current perspectives and editorial comments.The EJC is the official journal of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and the European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA).
  • Journal of Clinical Virology

    • ISSN: 1386-6532
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.9
    • Impact factor: 3.7
    Journal of Clinical Virology is an international journal and is the Official journal of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology and The European Society for Clinical Virology.Journal of Clinical Virology aims to publish papers and reviews on the clinical aspects of human virology. It publishes articles on diagnostical methods and virus-induced clinical conditions. The manuscripts should be clinically practical and relevant.Submissions on new technologies for viral diagnosis and monitoring are particularly welcomed.The journal publishes on topics that include:• new diagnostic technologies • nucleic acid amplification and serologic testing • targeted and metagenomic next-generation sequencing • emerging pandemic viral threats • respiratory viruses • transplant viruses • chronic viral infections • cancer-associated viruses • gastrointestinal viruses • central nervous system viruses • one health (excludes animal health)Journal of Clinical Virology does not accept submissions on single cases or case series. Please submit manuscripts of this type to IDcases. Journal of Clinical Virology also does not accept submissions on fundamental virology. Please submit manuscripts of this type to Virology.
  • International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

    • ISSN: 0924-8579
    • 5 Year impact factor: 4.9
    • Impact factor: 5
    Official journal of the International Society of Antimicrobial ChemotherapyThe International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents provides comprehensive and up-to-date peer reviewed reference information on the physical, pharmacological, in vitro and clinical properties of individual antimicrobial agents (antiviral agents, antiparasitic agents, antibacterial agents, antifungal agents, etc.). In addition, the journal signals new trends and developments in the field through highly authoritative review articles on antimicrobial agents. Special attention is given to articles providing insight into the problems of antimicrobial resistance both in the hospital and in the community. Both solicited reviews by top experts in the mentioned fields and high-quality original research papers are published.Additional information on the ISAC and its activities can be found at the ISAC Web site at: https://www.isac.wor...
  • Clinical Microbiology and Infection

    • ISSN: 1198-743X
    • 5 Year impact factor: 8.2
    • Impact factor: 8.7
    Clinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI) is a monthly publication in English of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and publishes peer-reviewed papers that present basic and applied research relevant to therapy and diagnostics in the fields of microbiology, infectious diseases, virology, parasitology, immunology and epidemiology as related to these fields. The journal also publishes theme issues, editorials, commentaries, and reviews, as well as guidelines originating from European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases study groups. The journal was established in 1995. It is the official journal of the  European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and published by Elsevier.  Please see CMI Editorial Policies for further details.
  • Journal of Hospital Infection

    • ISSN: 0195-6701
    • 5 Year impact factor: 3.4
    • Impact factor: 3.4
    An Official Journal of the Healthcare Infection SocietyThe Journal of Hospital Infection is the editorially independent scientific publication of the Healthcare Infection Society. The aim of the Journal is to publish high quality research and information relating to infection prevention and control that is relevant to an international audience.The Journal welcomes submissions that relate to all aspects of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. This includes submissions that:provide new insight into the epidemiology, surveillance, or prevention and control of healthcare-associate... infections and antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings;provide new insight into cleaning, disinfection and decontamination;prov... new insight into the design of healthcare premises;describe novel aspects of outbreaks of infection;throw light on techniques for effective antimicrobial stewardship;describe novel techniques (laboratory-based or point of care) for the detection of infection or antimicrobial resistance in the healthcare setting, particularly if these can be used to facilitate infection prevention and control;improve understanding of the motivations of safe healthcare behaviour, or describe techniques for achieving behavioural and cultural change;improve understanding of the use of IT systems in infection surveillance and prevention and control.We also welcome submissions that relate to national policies or guidelines, especially where the subject matter is of international relevance.Although our readership is predominantly clinical, we are also pleased to receive basic science submissions that have clinical relevance.The Journal's open access companion title, Infection Prevention in Practice, welcomes a range of submissions providing practical information to healthcare professionals working in infection prevention and control.
  • Genetics in Medicine

    • ISSN: 1098-3600
    • 5 Year impact factor: 7.3
    • Impact factor: 6.2
    Genetics in Medicine (GIM) is an official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. The journal's mission is to enhance the knowledge, understanding, and practice of medical genetics and genomics through publications in clinical and laboratory genetics and genomics, including ethical, legal, and social issues as well as public health. As genetics and genomics continue to increase in importance and relevance in medical practice, the journal is an accessible and authoritative resource for the dissemination of medical genetic knowledge to all medical providers through appropriate original research, reviews, commentaries, standards, and guidelines. GIM encourages research that combats racism, includes diverse populations and is written by authors from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.In addition:GIM does not publish case reports.Manuscripts reporting population level research carried out in predominantly or exclusively White populations will generally not be accepted without strong justification for lack of diversity in the population studied.The significance of articles reporting data and/or observations from a limited geographic region is evaluated in the context of whether they are generalizable across relevant populations or whether they might fill a knowledge gap in populations that are underrepresented in genetics research or that experience health disparities.Although cancer genetics is a focus, GIM discourages cancer genetics manuscripts with data limited to somatic and/or tumor genetics. Manuscripts with novel findings on non-germline genetics (for example, somatic [tumor] variation, CHIP [clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential], somatic and constitutional mosaicism) that inform our understanding of germline risk may also be considered. Manuscripts reporting on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) or "liquid biopsy" are also generally not within the scope of GIM.Manuscripts should not contain previously published material without appropriate permission.GWAS studies are generally low priority for GIM.
  • Cortex

    • ISSN: 0010-9452
    • 5 Year impact factor: 3.8
    • Impact factor: 3.2
    A Journal devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior.CORTEX is an international journal devoted to the study of cognition and of the relationship between the nervous system and mental processes, particularly as these are reflected in the behaviour of patients with acquired brain lesions, normal volunteers, children with typical and atypical development, and in the activation of brain regions and systems as recorded by functional neuroimaging techniques. It was founded in 1964 by Ennio De Renzi.
  • World Patent Information

    • ISSN: 0172-2190
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.8
    • Impact factor: 2.4
    World Patent Information is a journal dedicated to intellectual property (IP) information and its retrieval, documentation, classification, searching, analysis, and management. The journal aims to encompass the broad field of IP information while focusing on intellectual property rights (IPRs) associated with industrially applicable innovations and their management, analysis, policy, education, and the use of big-data analytics.World Patent Information publishes articles addressing best practices in legal and commercial patent searching and analysis. Topics include freedom-to-operate (FTO) and clearance searches; state-of-the-art searches; validity and invalidity searches; prior-art searches; technical landscaping; technology scouting; technology forecasting; patentability analyses; and competitive intelligence based on patent information.The journal also welcomes research on metadata associated with IPRs, including legal-status data, classification systems, and bibliographic information. Articles concerning IP documentation, information retrieval, classification, and information services and news from IP offices are also encouraged.Reviews of the state of the art in specific industries, e.g., reviews of patents, IPs, scientific and technical databases, and their applications, are particularly welcome.The journal also publishes research and review articles on information relating to non-patent IPRs, including copyrights, trademarks, utility models, registered designs, design rights, trade secrets, database rights, traditional knowledge, Indigenous knowledge, and geographical indications, particularly where these rights have impacts on technological innovations.Other areas of interest include best practices in IP data sources and searching; IP management; invention harvesting; IP intermediary service innovations; and the applications of advanced artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), language modeling, text and data mining to IP-related research.The journal welcomes research on information retrieval (IR) across all aspects of published IP information, e.g., textual, document, non-textual, numerical, and graphical information. Relevant topics include multilingual search; image search; retrieval from tables and non-textual information; and information extraction from patents, including mathematical formulae, chemical and biological information, plant-related data, and other structured or unstructured information.The journal encourages additional research areas including system evaluation and benchmarking, real data collections for information-retrieva... experiments, and best practices in IP information management.The journal covers IP management across patents and non-patent IPRs (e.g., trademarks, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets). Topics related to innovation management are relevant, including the impact of patent/IP management on innovation; the best practices of IP innovation processes and management. Technology management from an IP perspective is an important area of interest. Relevant topics include the characteristics and dynamics of technologies; IP portfolio benchmarking; IP valuation; geographic and technological analysis; patent expiries; and advanced market-, corporate-, and policy-level analyses.The journal also welcomes research on statistical analysis, business-method patenting, standards and standard-essential patents (SEPs), patent pools, and other emerging issues at the intersections of IP, technology, information, and innovation management.
  • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

    • ISSN: 0301-2115
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.5
    • Impact factor: 2.3
    The European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology provides a forum for scientific and clinical professional communication in obstetrics and gynecology throughout Europe and the world.The European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology publishes articles, reviews, short communications, letters to the editor and expert opinions.Fields covered include obstetrics, prenatal diagnosis, maternal-fetal medicine, perinatology, general gynecology, gynecologic oncology, uro-gynecology, reproductive medicine, infertility, reproductive endocrinology, sexual medicine and reproductive ethics. An Official journal of the European Urogynaecological Association (EUGA), le College National des Gynecologues et Obstetriciens Francais (CNGOF), the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG), the European Association of Perinatal Medicine (EAPM), and the British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS). The European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology has an open access companion journal European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X which has the same aims and scope, editorial board and peer-review process. To submit to European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X visit https://www.editoria...
  • Journal of Communication Disorders

    • ISSN: 0021-9924
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.7
    • Impact factor: 2.2
    The Journal of Communication Disorders publishes original articles on topics related to disorders of speech, language and hearing. Authors are encouraged to submit reports of experimental or descriptive investigations (research articles), review articles, tutorials or discussion papers. Please note that we do not accept case studies unless they conform to the principles of single-subject experimental design. Special issues are published periodically on timely and clinically relevant topics.
  • Aquacultural Engineering

    • ISSN: 0144-8609
    • 5 Year impact factor: 4.9
    • Impact factor: 4.4
    Official journal of the Aquacultural Engineering Society (AES)Aquacultural Engineering is concerned with the design and development of effective aquacultural systems for marine and freshwater facilities. The journal aims to apply the knowledge gained from basic research which potentially can be translated into commercial operations.Problems of scale-up and application of research data involve many parameters, both physical and biological, making it difficult to anticipate the interaction between the unit processes and the cultured animals. Aquacultural Engineering aims to develop this bioengineering interface for aquaculture and welcomes contributions in the following areas:– Engineering and design of aquaculture facilities – Engineering-based research studies – Construction experience and techniques – In-service experience, commissioning, operation – Materials selection and their uses – Quantification of biological data and constraintsMore basic studies in supporting disciplines (e.g. imaging, computer sciences, mechanical engineering) with little reference to aquacultural engineering will not be considered for publication.Style of presentation is flexible, but those papers dealing with specific problems should attempt to define them clearly in terms of systems engineering, quantifying the constraints, proposing solutions, implementing and detailing the design, and finally evaluating the outcome.
  • Toxicology in Vitro

    • ISSN: 0887-2333
    • 5 Year impact factor: 3.1
    • Impact factor: 2.7
    Affiliated with the American Association for Cellular and Computational Toxicology and the European Society for Toxicology in Vitro.Toxicology in Vitro publishes original research papers, reviews and workshop reports focusing on the application and use of in vitro and in silico systems for toxicological evaluations (collectively described as New Approach Methodologies (NAM)). This includes the utilisation or the development of NAMs for assessing the potential adverse effects of chemicals for human safety assessment. In vitro techniques include primary cells, tissue slices, cell lines and stem cells (adult, embryonic and induced Pluripotent cells) or subcellular preparations thereof. Our journal strongly supports the Reduction, Refinement and Replacement (3R) of animals in toxicology evaluations.This is a wide topic and thus we have certain preferences including:Developmen... of in vitro techniques and their application to research and regulatory use (i.e. 3R principle.Mechanisti... underpinning of data.Ability to translate outcome to human safety assessment.We strongly encourage :The use of normal (non-transformed) human cells (where appropriate).Reporti... the Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profile of the cells used (especially when cells have been provided as a gift or generated in house).Free access to raw (or primary) data.Appropriate model characterisation.The use (or reduction) of animal free components, including serum. [Especially when the system was already developed under such conditions, such as the HK-2 cell line].Attention to detailed methodology and appropriate statistics. [Readers need to know how you did the experiment, how many times, how many replicates etc?]Reporting the source of the compounded tested, catalogue no. and lot no. Where the chemical has been purified or synthesised a full analytical report is expected.Quantificat... of compounds in exposure medium and/or cells over time (biokinetics).We do not accept solely in vivo investigations and rarely accept animal in vivo, in vitro hybrid papers, except where the animal data was critical in the interpretation or validation of the in vitro data (and not merely confirmatory).We generally discourage investigations relating:Unidentifie... mixtures - for example in plant extracts.Solely pharmacological investigations (e.g. demonstrating your chemical kills cancer cells in vitro is not generally acceptable).Use of non-human cells when human equivalents exist and are available.The lack of adherence to established protocols, without direct explanation.Reportin... cytotoxicity alone, with no mechanistic underpinning and/or no estimation of chemical exposure.
  • Mechanisms of Ageing and Development

    • ISSN: 0047-6374
    • 5 Year impact factor: 6.7
    • Impact factor: 6.5
    The Official Journal of the European Society of Preventive, Regenerative and Anti-aging Medicine (ESAAM) Mechanisms of Ageing and Development is a multidisciplinary journal aimed at revealing the molecular, biochemical and biological mechanisms that underlie the processes of ageing and development in various species as well as of age-associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on investigations that delineate the contribution of macromolecular damage and cytotoxicity, genetic programs, epigenetics and genetic instability, mitochondrial function, alterations of metabolism and innovative anti-aging approaches. For all of the mentioned studies it is necessary to address the underlying mechanisms. Purely descriptive or correlative or case studies as well as various -omics data not linked to functional analyses are not considered.Mechanism... of Ageing and Development publishes original research, review and mini-review articles. Authors should denote in the cover letter how their research is linked with previously published work. Review and mini-review articles are considered from authors having a documented experience and a strong publication record in the given field. The journal also publishes Special Issues that focus on emerging research areas. Special Issues may include all types of articles following peer review. Proposals should be sent directly to the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Aquaculture

    • ISSN: 0044-8486
    • 5 Year impact factor: 4.8
    • Impact factor: 4.4
    The aim of Aquaculture is to publish and make available the highest quality international scientific contributions concerning to aquaculture. The Journal publishes disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary aquaculture research related to the science of aquaculture. The scope of Aquaculture includes the traditional priorities of its sections, but also includes papers from non-traditional scientific areas such as sustainability science, social-ecological systems, as well as aquaculture of various species for ornamental, conservation and restoration purposes.Original research papers and reviews with a regional context and focus, can be submitted to Aquaculture's open access companion title, Aquaculture Reports .
  • Aquatic Botany

    • ISSN: 0304-3770
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.3
    • Impact factor: 2.3
    An International Scientific Journal dealing with Applied and Fundamental Research on Macroscopic Submerged, Floating and Emergent Plants in Marine and Freshwater EcosystemsAquatic Botany offers a platform for papers relevant to a broad international readership on fundamental and applied aspects of marine and freshwater macroscopic plants in a context of ecology or environmental biology. This includes molecular, biochemical and physiological aspects of macroscopic aquatic plants as well as the classification, structure, function, dynamics and ecological interactions in plant-dominated aquatic communities and ecosystems. It is an outlet for papers dealing with research on the consequences of disturbance and stressors (e.g. environmental fluctuations and climate change, pollution, grazing and pathogens), use and management of aquatic plants (plant production and decomposition, commercial harvest, plant control) and the conservation of aquatic plant communities (breeding, transplantation and restoration). Specialized publications on certain rare taxa or papers on aquatic macroscopic plants from under-represented regions in the world can also find their place, subject to editor evaluation. Studies on fungi or microalgae will remain outside the scope of Aquatic Botany.Interesting for further reading:Editorial: What is a plant? and what is aquatic botany?Elisabeth M. Gross, Thomas Wernberg, Jorge Terrados http://dx.doi.org/10... Aquatic botany since 1975: Have our views changed?Jan E. Vermaat, Elisabeth M. Gross http://dx.doi.org/10...
  • Journal of Neuroimmunology

    • ISSN: 0165-5728
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.8
    • Impact factor: 3.1
    The Journal of Neuroimmunology affords a forum for the publication of works on all branches of the neurosciences with the scope of uncovering aspects of neuro-immune interactions. Specific areas of interest are related (but not exclusive) to neuroinflammatory, neurodegenerative, neuroinfectious, and psychiatric diseases, peripheral neuropathies, spinal cord injury, neuroimaging, studies on central nervous systems (CNS) barriers and lymphatics, brain cancer, role of innate and adaptive immunity, immunometabolism and metabolic regulation of neuro-immune responses, and the gut microbiome in CNS health and diseases.The scope of the Journal is broad, covering both research and clinical problems of neuroscientific interest giving priorities to cutting edge and novel work.A major aim of the Journal is to encourage the development of approaches to analyze in depth the neuroimmune system and interactions between neurons, glial, and immune cells.
  • Hearing Research

    • ISSN: 0378-5955
    • 5 Year impact factor: 3.2
    • Impact factor: 3
    The aim of the journal is to provide a forum for papers concerned with basic peripheral and central auditory mechanisms. Emphasis is on experimental and clinical studies, but theoretical and methodological papers will also be considered. The journal publishes original research papers, review and mini- review articles, rapid communications, method/protocol and perspective articles.Papers submitted should deal with auditory anatomy, physiology, psychophysics, imaging, modeling and behavioural studies in animals and humans, as well as hearing aids and cochlear implants. Papers dealing with the vestibular system are also considered for publication. Papers on comparative aspects of hearing and on effects of drugs and environmental contaminants on hearing function will also be considered. Clinical papers will be accepted when they contribute to the understanding of normal and pathological hearing functions.AUDIENCEAu... Biologists, Otologists, Physiologists, Neurologists, Neuroscientists, Psychologists.
  • Current Opinion in Genetics & Development

    • ISSN: 0959-437X
    • 5 Year impact factor: 4.1
    • Impact factor: 4.3
    Current Opinion in Genetics and Development aims to stimulate scientifically grounded, interdisciplinary, multi-scale debate and exchange of ideas. It contains polished, concise and timely reviews and opinions, with particular emphasis on those articles published in the past two years. In addition to describing recent trends, the authors are encouraged to give their subjective opinion of the topics discussed.In Current Opinion in Genetics and Development we help the reader by providing in a systematic manner:1. The views of experts on current advances in their field in a clear and readable form. 2. Evaluations of the most interesting papers, annotated by experts, from the great wealth of original publications.Current Opinion in Genetics and Development serves as an invaluable source of information for researchers, lecturers, teachers, professionals, policy makers and students.Division of the subject into sectionsThe subject of Genetics and Development is divided into six themed sections, each of which is reviewed once a year:• Cancer Genomics • Genome Architecture and Expression • Molecular and genetic basis of disease • Developmental mechanisms, patterning and evolution • Cell reprogramming, regeneration and repair • Genetics of Human Origin / Evolutionary genetics (alternate years)Selection of topics to be reviewedSection Editors, who are major authorities in the field, are appointed by the Editors of the journal. They divide their section into a number of topics, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasised. Section Editors commission reviews from authorities on each topic that they have selected. The Editorial Board provides support to the Editors and the Section Editors with their comments and suggestions on names and topics.Review articles in Current Opinion in Genetics and Development are by invitation only.Review ArticlesThe Current Opinion journals were developed out of the recognition that it is increasingly difficult for specialists to keep up to date with the expanding volume of information published in their subject. In the Current Opinion journals, we help the reader by providing in a systematic manner: (1) The views of experts on current advances in the field in a clear and readable form. (2) Evaluations of the most interesting papers, annotated by experts, from the great wealth of original publications.The aim of the manuscript is to review recent articles, with particular emphasis on those articles published in the past two years. In addition to describing recent trends, you are encouraged to give your subjective opinion of the topics discussed, although you should not concentrate unduly on your own research. Your review should be approximately 2000 words (not including references or reference notes), with approximately 50 references and, as such, the review is intended to be a concise view of the field as it is at the moment, rather than a comprehensive overview. Our audience ranges from student to professor, so articles must be accessible to a wide readership. Please avoid jargon, but do not oversimplify: be accurate and precise throughout. Occasionally, unpublished data can be referred to, but only when essential and should never be used to substantiate any significant point.Please see further information under Writing and Formatting – Additional information.  Editor... OverviewSection Editors write a short overview at the beginning of the section to introduce the reviews and to draw the reader's attention to any particularly interesting developments.This successful format has made Current Opinion in Genetics and Development one of the most highly regarded and highly cited review journals in the field.
  • Neurochemistry International

    • ISSN: 0197-0186
    • 5 Year impact factor: 5.1
    • Impact factor: 5.5
    The Journal of Cellular and Molecular NeuroscienceNeuroche... International is devoted to the rapid publication of outstanding original articles and timely reviews in neurochemistry. Manuscripts on a broad range of topics will be considered, including molecular and cellular neurochemistry, neuropharmacology and genetic aspects of CNS function, neuroimmunology, metabolism as well as the neurochemistry of neurological and psychiatric disorders of the CNS.The journal publishes Special Issues in which leading experts are invited to serve as Guest Editors to compile a collection of reviews, and occasionally original articles, around a particular topical theme in neuroscience research. The list of recent Special Issues can be found here. Suggestions for Special Issues can be made directly to the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Biomedical Signal Processing and Control

    • ISSN: 1746-8094
    • 5 Year impact factor: 5.6
    • Impact factor: 5.7
    The Journal of Biomedical Signal Processing and Control (BSPC), the Official Journal of the European Alliance of Medical and Biological Engineering and Science (EAMBES), publishes original, high-quality research that advances the theory, methodology, and application of signal and data processing techniques for understanding, modelling, and improving human health. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform at the intersection of engineering, data science, and medicine, with a focus on extracting meaningful physiological, pathological, and behavioural information from biomedical signals, images, and related data.BSPC welcomes contributions that develop novel methods for signal and image acquisition, processing, analysis, modelling, and interpretation, as well as clinically validated applications. Emphasis is placed on approaches that address real-world challenges such as noise, non-stationarity, high dimensionality, multimodality, personalization, real-time operation, and interpretability, and that demonstrate clear translational relevance to healthcare, diagnostics, therapeutics, rehabilitation, and biomedical research.A defining characteristic of BSPC is its emphasis not only on the analysis of biomedical signals and medical images, but also on how these data are used to drive decisions, feedback mechanisms, and closed-loop control in medical devices, digital health technologies, and clinical systems.Scope of the JournalThe scope includes—but is not limited to—the following topics:Processing and analysis of biomedical signals such as EEG, ECG, EMG, EOG, MEG, PPG, respiratory signals, blood pressure, neural recordings, and biosensor dataMedical image processing and analysis, and integration of imaging with physiological signalsMultimodal and multiscale signal processing and data fusionMachine learning, deep learning, and statistical methods for biomedical signal and image analysisTime–frequen... adaptive, nonlinear, and data-driven signal processing methodsBrain–compute... interfaces, neurotechnology, and neurophysiological systemsWearable, implantable, mobile, and remote health monitoring systemsPhysiological modelling, digital biomarkers, and data-driven health analyticsSignal quality assessment, artifact detection, denoising, and robustness analysisPersonalized and precision medicine enabled by signal and data analyticsReal-time systems, embedded implementations, and clinical or translational validationClosed-loo... and feedback-controlled biomedical systems, including therapeutic and assistive devicesThe journal encourages submissions ranging from theoretical advances and algorithmic innovations to experimental studies, clinical investigations, prototype systems, and benchmark or dataset papers. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control aims to accelerate the development of robust, interpretable, and clinically impactful signal- and data-driven solutions for modern healthcare.
  • Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research

    • ISSN: 2451-9650
    • Impact factor: 2.1
    Excellence paves the way With Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic ResearchAim - Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research is an integrative short review journal that provides a unique and educational platform for updates on recent advancements in cutting-edge research in the fields of basic, translational and clinical endocrinology and metabolism. Each issue of the journal is thematic and composed of concise, commissioned reviews covering the most up-to-date developments in the topic. Papers reflect the wide range of multidisciplinary approaches that are used to investigate questions in this field.Scope - Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):Reproduction, Programming and DevelopmentNeuroendo... EndocrinologyPituita... and BoneObesity and MetabolismNutritionC... Immunity and InflammationCellular MetabolismCellular Mechanisms of HormonesEnvironmenta... Effects on Endocrine and Metabolic SystemsEndocrine DisruptorsEndocrine-... CancersDiabetes What Current Opinions in Endocrine and Metabolic Research publishes - COEMR distinctly publishes curated short review articles in a Special Issue format. Each Special Issue focuses on a specific area of research that has a broad appeal and falls within the aims and scope of the journal. Special Issues provide an opportunity to review a particular theme, examine previously unaddressed aspects, propose and develop new approaches, exchange perspectives and encourage new lines of research.Expertise & the Editorial Process - Editors and the Editorial Board bring the depth and breadth of their experience and expertise to our journal. Each Special Issue's topic is facilitated and approved by the Co-Editors in Chief. The Editors in Chief work in tandem with the Editorial Board to select the most appropriate guest editors who are known experts in any given Special Issue's topic. The vetted Guest Editors are then responsible for creating an author invite list, which is then reviewed and augmented via Editorial Board evaluation prior to the Guest Editor inviting the contributing authors.Once the papers for any of our curated short review Special Issues are received by COEMR the editorial staff determines their suitability for review. Submissions the editorial staff deems suitable for the special issue must then be sent for external peer review by the Guest Editor via Editorial Manager. Each submission must be reviewed by no fewer than two independent experts who assess the quality, originality, and novelty of the work.COEMR Guest Editors are not allowed to handle the review of their own contributions to ensure a thorough and fair review of their manuscripts. Guest Editors are not privy to the referees' names or affiliations for any submission under consideration where a Guest Editor is a contributor. Guest Editors must declare a potential conflict of interest for any submission under consideration and inform the journal Editors who then determine the appropriate course of action. For additional information about the role and responsibility Guest Editors, please review the Elsevier Guest Editor Guide.Once the issue has been compiled with all articles accepted the Editors in Chief perform a final evaluation of the articles to ensure that they are of quality content and that the Guest Editors have properly facilitated the peer review process.Discoverabil... - Articles get high visibility and maximum exposure on an industry-leading platform that reaches a vast global audience.**Review articles in Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research are by invitation only**Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
  • Vibrational Spectroscopy

    • ISSN: 0924-2031
    • 5 Year impact factor: 3.2
    • Impact factor: 3.1
    Vibrational Spectroscopy provides a vehicle for the publication of original research which covers infrared, near-infrared and Raman spectroscopies. VIBSPEC publishes papers dealing with developments in applications, theory, techniques and instrumentation.The topics covered by the journal include: • Sampling techniques,• Vibrational spectroscopy coupled with separation techniques,• Instrumentation (Fourier transform, conventional and laser based),• Data manipulation,• Spectra-structure correlation and group frequencies.The application areas covered include: • Analytical chemistry,• Bio-organic and bio-inorganic chemistry,• Catalysis,• Environmental science,• Industrial chemistry,• Materials science,• Physical chemistry,• Polymer science,• Process control,• Specialized problem solving.VIBSPEC provides its readership with a concise picture of the state of the art of vibrational spectroscopy on a regular basis. In order to achieve this goal, VIBSPEC publishes review articles, research papers and short communications.
  • Biophysical Chemistry

    • ISSN: 0301-4622
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.6
    • Impact factor: 2.3
    An International Journal devoted to the Physics and Chemistry of Biological PhenomenaBiophysical Chemistry publishes original work and reviews in the areas of chemistry and physics directly impacting biological phenomena. Quantitative analysis of the properties of biological macromolecules, biologically active molecules, macromolecular assemblies and cell components in terms of kinetics, thermodynamics, spatio-temporal organization, NMR and X-ray structural biology, as well as single-molecule detection represent a major focus of the journal. Theoretical and computational treatments of biomacromolecular systems, macromolecular interactions, regulatory control and systems biology are also of interest to the journal.The journal publishes Regular Articles, Reviews, Short Communications (maximum of 4 printed pages), Discussion and Feature Articles. Feature Articles are normally by Editor's invitation only, but interested authors can contact the Editors before submission. Author(s) will be asked to focus on her/his recent research contributions, thereby adding a personal perspective to their field of research. These short reviews will include the authors' photo and a brief bio/CV and will have a page limit of 5 printed pages in print.Manuscripts that fall outside the scopes and interests of the journal are returned to the Authors without in-depth review. Relevant manuscripts are reviewed expeditiously with decisions generally made within 3 weeks from receipt. Short Communications are 6 printed pages maximum, reporting results of unusual timeliness and significance. Letters are short articles (6 printed pages maximum) reporting results of unusual timeliness and significance. Decisions on Short Communications are made within 1-2 weeks from receipt and publication is offered only to manuscripts requiring minor revision. Reviews are published by invitation from the Editors, but suggestions are welcome at any time. Authors can now submit supplementary material for online publication on ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedi... See our Guide for Authors https://www.elsevier... for more information.
  • Transfusion and Apheresis Science

    • ISSN: 1473-0502
    • 5 Year impact factor: 1.2
    • Impact factor: 1.2
    Official Journal of the World Apheresis Association, Turkish Society of Apheresis, European Society for Haemapheresis and Società Italiana di Emaferesi e Manipolazione CellulareTransfusion and Apheresis Science brings comprehensive and up-to-date information to physicians and health care professionals involved in the rapidly changing fields of transfusion medicine, hemostasis and apheresis. The journal presents original articles relating to scientific and clinical studies in the areas of immunohematology, transfusion practice, bleeding and thrombotic disorders and both therapeutic and donor apheresis including hematopoietic stem cells. Topics covered include the collection and processing of blood, compatibility testing and guidelines for the use of blood products, as well as screening for and transmission of blood-borne diseases. All areas of apheresis - therapeutic and collection - are also addressed. We would like to specifically encourage allied health professionals in this area to submit manuscripts that relate to improved patient and donor care, technical aspects and educational issues.Transfusion and Apheresis Science features a "Theme" section which includes, in each issue, a group of papers designed to review a specific topic of current importance in transfusion and hemostasis for the discussion of topical issues specific to apheresis and focuses on the operators' viewpoint. Another section is "What's Happening" which provides informal reporting of activities in the field. In addition, brief case reports and Letters to the Editor, as well as reviews of meetings and events of general interest, and a listing of recent patents make the journal a complete source of information for practitioners of transfusion, hemostasis and apheresis science. Immediate dissemination of important information is ensured by the commitment of Transfusion and Apheresis Science to rapid publication of both symposia and submitted papers.
  • Steroids

    • ISSN: 0039-128X
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.3
    • Impact factor: 2.7
    STEROIDS is an international research journal devoted to studies on all chemical and biological aspects of steroidal moieties. The journal focuses on both experimental and theoretical studies on the biology, chemistry, biosynthesis, metabolism, molecular biology, physiology and pharmacology of steroids and other molecules that target or regulate steroid receptors. Manuscripts presenting clinical research related to steroids, steroid drug development, comparative endocrinology of steroid hormones, investigations on the mechanism of steroid action and steroid chemistry are all appropriate for submission for peer review. STEROIDS publishes both original research and timely reviews. For details concerning the preparation of manuscripts see Instructions to Authors, which is published in each issue of the journal.
  • Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews

    • ISSN: 0149-7634
    • 5 Year impact factor: 10.2
    • Impact factor: 8.5
    Neuroscience and BioBehavioral Reviews is a peer-reviewed journal publishing reviews that integrate brain function and behavior across a range of areas including physiology, psychology, health and disease across the entire lifecourse of model organisms, and humans. The journal publishes review articles, mini-reviews, opinion pieces, and society consensus statements, which are novel and of exceptional significance.Submiss... to the journal are actively encouraged which deal with topics not only in the more traditional areas of behavioral neuroscience, and psychology, but also in the following areas, whenever the reviews bring new insights into brain-behavior relations or biobehavioral health: Aging biology and geroscience, Biological psychiatry, Cognitive neuroscience, Computational modelling and AI, Developmental biology, Endocrinology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Metabolic regulation and nutrition, Neuroeconomics, Neuropsychology, Physiology, Pharmacology, and other related disciplines. We do not publish empirical papers, and no unpublished data should be included in the manuscripts. New analyses and modelling of previously published and publicly available dataset are allowed as long as their inclusion is essential to support the narrative of the Review. Simple data re-analyses (including meta-analyses) without a new conceptual or theoretical framework will not be considered. We welcome review articles from clinical researchers whose submission exceeds the high-quality threshold for the journal and significantly advances our understanding of a field.We require a statement disclosing any use of AI tools to assist in writing the acknowledgements section. If none, simply state “No AI tool was used to generate any part of the paper”. Any non-disclosed use of AI may result in editorial withdrawal.
  • Journal of Aging Studies

    • ISSN: 0890-4065
    • 5 Year impact factor: 3
    • Impact factor: 2.4
    The Journal of Aging Studies features scholarly articles offering theoretically engaged interpretations that challenge existing theory and empirical work. Articles engage topics pertinent to the aging experience and related to the broad concerns and subject matters of the social sciences and the humanities. Engaging with representations of aging, humanities approaches – including critical cultural and literary gerontology – may question but also generate knowledge about cultural facets of the aging experience. The Journal emphasizes innovation and critique - new directions in general - regardless of theoretical or methodological orientation or academic discipline. Potential contributors are strongly advised to consult recent issues of the Journal for examples of articles that fit this mission.Further information for authors. The Journal of Aging Studies does not publish book or literature reviews, meta analyses, basic science or quantitative research that is not theoretically-inform... and situated squarely within aging scholarship. Although the Journal welcomes critically innovative work employing multi-modal methodologies, submissions centered on psychometric assessments, randomized control trials, or evaluation studies fall outside its scope. The Journal accepts submissions in two different formats, the research article and the commentary. The research article constitutes a scholarly engagement with any aspect of aging within the scope of the journal, whereas the commentary form offers the opportunity to address topical issues related to the study of aging in a shorter, well-theorized essay in a more personal tone.
  • Behavioural Brain Research

    • ISSN: 0166-4328
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.9
    • Impact factor: 2.9
    Behavioural Brain Research is an international, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the publication of articles in the field of behavioural neuroscience, broadly defined. Contributions from the entire range of disciplines that comprise the neurosciences, behavioural sciences or cognitive sciences are appropriate, as long as the goal is to delineate the neural mechanisms underlying behaviour. Thus, studies may range from neurophysiological, neuroanatomical, neurochemical or neuropharmacological analysis of brain-behaviour relations, including the use of molecular genetic or behavioural genetic approaches, to studies that involve the use of brain imaging techniques, to neuroethological studies. The journal considers research in a wide variety of species including invertebrates, vertebrates, and humans. Reports of original research, of major methodological advances, or of novel conceptual approaches are all encouraged. Behavioural Brain Research also considers critical reviews and meta-analyses.Benefi... to authors We provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
  • Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling

    • ISSN: 1093-3263
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.6
    • Impact factor: 3.1
    The Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling is devoted to the publication of papers on the uses of computers in theoretical investigations of molecular structure, function, interaction, and design. The scope of the journal includes all aspects of molecular modeling and computational chemistry, including, for instance, the study of molecular shape and properties, molecular simulations, protein and polymer engineering, drug design, materials design, structure-activity and structure-property relationships, database mining, and compound library design.As a primary research journal, JMGM seeks to bring new knowledge to the attention of our readers. As such, submissions to the journal need to not only report results, but must draw conclusions and explore implications of the work presented. Authors are strongly encouraged to bear this in mind when preparing manuscripts. Routine applications of standard modelling approaches, providing only very limited new scientific insight, will not meet our criteria for publication. Reproducibility of reported calculations is an important issue. Wherever possible, we urge authors to enhance their papers with Supplementary Data, for example, in QSAR studies machine-readable versions of molecular datasets or in the development of new force-field parameters versions of the topology and force field parameter files. Routine applications of existing methods that do not lead to genuinely new insight will not be considered.JMGM is published in association with two of the largest and most active professional societies in the field: the Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society (MGMS) and the Computers in Chemistry (COMP) Division of the American Chemical Society. Several thousand computational chemists worldwide belong to these two societies and any research topic that may of interest to the membership is within the wide scope of the journal. It is not necessary to be a member of these professional societies to publish in the journal.Published in association with the Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society www.mgms.org and the ACS Division of Computers in Chemistry.
  • Endeavour

    • ISSN: 0160-9327
    • 5 Year impact factor: 0.6
    • Impact factor: 0.4
    A quarterly international journal dedicated to the history and philosophy of scienceA proud tradition Endeavour, established in 1942, has, over its long and proud history, developed into one of the leading journals in the history and philosophy of science. Endeavour publishes high-quality articles on a wide array of scientific topics from ancient to modern, across all disciplines. It serves as a critical forum for the interdisciplinary exploration and evaluation of natural knowledge and its development throughout history. Each issue contains lavish color and black-and-white illustrations. This makes Endeavour an ideal destination for history and philosophy of science articles with a strong visual component.Multi-face... scholarship Endeavour presents the history and philosophy of science in a clear and accessible manner, ensuring the journal is a valuable tool for historians, philosophers, practicing scientists, and general readers.
  • Marine Pollution Bulletin

    • ISSN: 0025-326X
    • 5 Year impact factor: 5.4
    • Impact factor: 4.9
    Marine Pollution Bulletin is concerned with the rational use of maritime and marine resources in estuaries, the seas and oceans, as well as with documenting marine pollution and introducing new forms of measurement and analysis. A wide range of topics are discussed not only on effluent disposal and pollution control, but also on the management, economic aspects and protection of the marine environment in general.Papers published may include, but are not limited to:Marine debris and litter study and managementOil spills and their ecological impactsChemical pollution (including inorganic and organic contaminants, e.g., heavy metals, Persistent Organic Pollutants) in marine environmentsMicropla... and their effectsPollution from shipping and maritime activitiesEutrophica... and its consequences on marine ecosystemsHarmful algal blooms (HABs) and their impactsAcidification of oceans due to carbon dioxide absorptionNoise pollution in marine environments and its effects on marine lifePollution from coastal development and runoffRadioactive contamination in marine environmentsEmerging pollutants and their effects on marine ecosystemsPollution from aquaculture and mariculture operationsGlobal initiatives and policies for mitigating marine pollutionUsing artificial intelligence to assess marine environmental conditions and/or to provide policy decisions.A distinctive feature of Marine Pollution Bulletin is the number of different categories of articles which are published: 1. Research Papers form the core of the journal, with a typical length of 6000 words and a maximum of 10000 words. 2. Reviews are between 8000 and 20000 words, on topics cross traditional lines. 3. Short Communications are short research papers, with a typical length of 3000 words, and a maximum of 5000 words, 3 Figures or Tables. 4. Baseline Papers are less than 5000 words, contain an abstract and keywords, brief introductory remarks, methodology with mandatory quality assurance and quality control information, results and short discussion but do not have sections or subsections. These papers are baselines related with marine pollution (including toxicant levels; ecological and ecotoxicological data) and must bring original data and information to support a better understanding of marine environmental issues. 5. Micro Articles are very short papers, less than 3000 words or 2 pages. They must consist of a single, but well-described piece of information, namely: • Original Data and/or a plot plus a description • Description of a new method, experiment or instrumentation •Descriptive case study 6. Perspective papers discuss about subjective positions, viewpoints or new concepts within less than 2000 words.Marine Pollution Bulletin does not publish articles that present only model development or processes in water treatment plants.
  • Applied Animal Behaviour Science

    • ISSN: 0168-1591
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.7
    • Impact factor: 2.6
    Applied Animal Behaviour Science is an international journal reporting on the application of ethology to animals managed by humans. Applied Animal Behaviour Science publishes relevant information on the behaviour of domesticated and utilized animals.Topics covered include:Behaviour of farm, zoo and laboratory animals in relation to animal management and welfareBehaviour of companion animals in relation to behavioural problems, for example, in relation to the training of dogs for different purposes, in relation to behavioural problemsStudies of the behaviour of wild animals when these studies are relevant from an applied perspective, for example in relation to wildlife management, pest management or nature conservationMethodol... studies within relevant fieldsThe principal subjects are farm, companion and laboratory animals, including poultry. The journal also deals with the following animal subjects:Those involved in any farming system, e.g. deer, rabbits and fur-bearing animalsThose in ANY form of confinement, e.g. zoos, safari parks and other forms of displayFeral animals, and any animal species which impinge on farming operations, e.g. as causes of loss or damageSpecies used for hunting, recreation etc. may also be considered as acceptable subjects in some instancesLaboratory animals, if the material relates to their behavioural requirementsApplied Animal Behaviour Science is affiliated with the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE)
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Bioenergetics

    • ISSN: 0005-2728
    • 5 Year impact factor: 3.6
    • Impact factor: 2.6
    BBA Bioenergetics covers the area of biological membranes involved in energy transfer and conversion. In particular, it focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms and structure-function relationships of bioenergetic components of photosynthesis, mitochondrial and bacterial respiration, oxidative phosphorylation, and motility and transport, as well as their structural aspects. The journal spans applications of advanced biochemical and biophysical approaches, including spectroscopy, structural biology, and molecular modeling in these systems. Additionally, it addresses bioenergetic aspects of mitochondrial biology, including biomedical aspects of energy metabolism, also related to mitochondrial disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
  • Food Quality and Preference

    • ISSN: 0950-3293
    • 5 Year impact factor: 6.1
    • Impact factor: 5.9
    A journal devoted to sensory, consumer and behavioural research in food and non-food products.Food Quality and Preference is the official journal of the Sensometric Society and the official journal of the European Sensory Science SocietyFood Quality and Preference  publishe... original research, critical reviews, and short communications in sensory and consumer science, and sensometrics. In addition, the journal publishes special invited issues on important timely topics and from relevant conferences. These are aimed at bridging the gap between research and application, bringing together authors and readers in consumer and market research, sensory science, sensometrics and sensory evaluation, nutrition and food choice, as well as food research, product development and sensory quality assurance. Submissions to Food Quality and Preference are limited to papers that include some form of human measurement; papers that are limited to physical/chemical measures or the routine application of sensory, consumer or econometric analysis will not be considered unless they specifically make a novel scientific contribution in line with the journal's coverage as outlined below.The journal's coverage includes:Sensory and motivational studiesFood choice studies of cultural, sensory and environmental factorsInnovative consumer and market researchGeographical... cultural and individual differences in perception and preferencesHealth and wellbeing studiesMathematical modelling in relation to acceptability and food qualitySensometric analyses and models of sensory and acceptance parametersConsumer psychology and behavior, including the study of emotionsConsumer-dri... product developmentProduct experience and contextual influencesMethodolog... papers on personal care and other consumer products
  • General and Comparative Endocrinology

    • ISSN: 0016-6480
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.2
    • Impact factor: 2.1
    General and Comparative Endocrinology publishes articles concerned with the many complexities of vertebrate and invertebrate endocrine systems at the sub-molecular, molecular, cellular and organismal levels of analysis. Although by no means comprehensive, submission of manuscripts in the following areas of endocrine science are encouraged:• endocrine regulation and interactions in physiological processes ("systems" biology - reproduction, body fluid homeostasis, skeletal and calcium homeostasis; gastrointestinal function; integumentary function; neurophysiology; cardiovascular function etc); • endocrine pharmacology; • the role of gene expression in endocrine systems; • behavioral endocrinology; • developmental endocrinology; • growth factors; • endocrine- environmental interactions; • immuno-endocrine interactions; • neuroendocrinology, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters; • hormonal receptors; • molecular evolution of hormones and gene families. • Comparative Molecular Analyses - Genomics - Proteomics - Transcriptomics - MetabolomicsManuscri... that advance understanding within and between these broad disciplines are especially encouraged.All articles published in General and Comparative Endocrinology will be immediately assigned to an issue upon acceptance, without having to wait in press. This will mean immediate publication for all authors, upon completion of post-acceptance publishing processes.
  • Animal Reproduction Science

    • ISSN: 0378-4320
    • 5 Year impact factor: 2.8
    • Impact factor: 2.6
    Animal Reproduction Science publishes results from studies relating to reproduction and fertility in animals.Animal Reproduction Science aims to publish fundamental research and applied studies, including management practices that increase our understanding of the biology and manipulation of reproduction. It publishes articles on animals that are useful to humans including food and fibre-producing.Subm... on reproduction in aquatic animals are particularly welcomed. Manuscripts that include in vitro spermatozoa, oocyte, and embryo development are welcome, but the work must include research that goes beyond the general assessment of viability, quality, and in vitro development.The journal publishes topics including:companion/... captive; and endangered species including zoo animalsreproductive physiology and endocrinologystudy of reproductive physiology and endocrinologyreprodu... cyclesnatural and artificial control of reproductionpreserva... and use of gametes and embryospregnancy and parturitioninfertili... and sterility, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.Animal Reproduction Science does not accept submissions on reproduction in insects or laboratory animals unless the results of the study provide new information that impacts the basic understanding of the biology or manipulation of reproduction. We do not accept manuscripts concluding that any improved performance of gametes embryos or gametes in an in vitro environment will improve pregnancy outcomes without providing in vivo data to support the conclusion.Authors with any concerns are encouraged to contact the Editor-in-Chief to enquire about the suitability of the content of their paper for submission. The Editorial Board of Animal Reproduction Science has decided not to publish papers in which there is an exclusive examination of the in vitro development of oocytes and embryos; however, there will be consideration of papers that include in vitro studies where the source of the oocytes and/or development of the embryos beyond the blastocyst stage is part of the experimental design.
  • Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology

    • ISSN: 0946-672X
    • 5 Year impact factor: 3.9
    • Impact factor: 4.1
    Journal of the Federation of European Societies on Trace Elements and Minerals - FESTEMThe journal provides the reader with a thorough description of theoretical and applied aspects of trace elements in medicine and biology and is devoted to the advancement of scientific knowledge about trace elements and trace element species. Trace elements play essential roles in the maintenance of physiological processes. During the last decades there has been an important progress in scientific investigation about the function and binding of trace elements. The Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology focuses on the description and dissemination of scientific results concerning the biological role and action of trace elements including different fields such as analytical methods, biochemistry, patho-biochemistry of metabolic processes, molecular biology, nutrition, toxicology, environmental toxicology, epidemiology, clinical applications in diagnosis, therapy, food chain and veterinary medicine. Progress in the knowledge of the biological role of trace elements depends, however, on advances in trace elements chemistry. The Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology publishes high quality, evidence-based research and includes only those studies that base their results on proven analytical methods and in which the quality assurance regarding the execution of experiments and achievement of results is guaranteed.The Federation of European Societies on Trace Elements and Minerals (FESTEM) The International Society for Zinc Biology (ISZB)
  • Environmental Science & Policy

    • ISSN: 1462-9011
    • 5 Year impact factor: 6.4
    • Impact factor: 5.5
    Environmental Science & Policy advances research in the intersections between environmental science, policy and society. The journal invites scholarship within this broad thematic that fits with one or more of the following four focal areas: Studies of the relationship between the production and use of knowledge in decision making; Studies of the relation between science and other forms of environmental knowledge, including practical, local and indigenous knowledge; Analyses of decision making practices in government, civil society, and businesses and the ways that they engage environmental knowledge; or Studies that present actionable environmental research with a clear description of how it responds to specific policy directives and the pathways by which this research is informing (or could inform) decision-making. Research can address a wide number of environmental issues, such as climate change, food systems, biodiversity loss, human and ecological well-being, resource use- and extraction, land use change, and sustainability more generally. The journal aspires to achieve an appropriate balance between perspectives from the global North as well as the global South and welcomes discussions of (environmental) justice, equity and inclusion. The journal is particularly interested in cutting edge developments in inter- and transdisciplinary work on co-production; arts-based research; integrated nexus and landscape approaches; the trade-offs and synergies between environmental issues and policies; innovations in integrated assessment, monitoring and evaluation; and transitions and transformative change.Editorial Policy: Submitted articles can offer empirical analysis and can also advance new theory, conceptual frameworks or other innovations. To be considered for publication, articles should fit with the aims and scope of the journal. This means that they should address the relation between environmental science and knowledge, policy and society. To be considered, environmental research articles must go beyond simply stating potential societal and policy relevance. Submitted articles should be of international relevance and well embedded in relevant scholarly conversations and debates, and they should consider the scholarship that has been published in the journal. They should provide a compelling objective and specify how they advance the state of the knowledge beyond the current state of the art. In-depth case studies or local issues may be considered if articles clearly and sufficiently articulate their wider international significance.The journal will consider the following article types: research papers, reviews, perspectives, and letters to the editor. Authors are kindly requested not to contact the Editors-in-Chief for submission approval. Before submitting, please review the journal’s aims, scope, and author guidelines to confirm that your manuscript is appropriate. If it aligns, you are welcome to submit directly through the journal’s system. We regret that email queries seeking submission permission cannot be answered.