Journals in Life sciences
Journals in Life sciences
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC) is the premier international journal devoted to the very rapid dissemination of timely and significant experimental results in diverse fields of biological research. For short communication papers, we offer the fastest submission to acceptance of any journal within life sciences, with "accept" decisions rendered within three weeks of submission. We also consider full-length research papers and review articles.The journal covers most of areas of life science: BiochemistryBiophysi... biologyCellular pathology and cancerComputational biology and bioinformaticsGeneti... and inflammationMicrobio... and virologyNanomedicine and bionanomaterialsNeur... BiologyStructural biologyBBRC does not typically publish clinical reports or studies primarily focused on associations in patient samples or treatment and observation of human subjects. Theoretical studies or studies based on pure and applied mathematics are considered out of scope.BBRC’s expectations for research using natural products, in particular studies on compounds or mixtures of compounds (e.g., herbal extracts), are that evidence demonstrating similar activity of purified component(s) of that extract must be provided and that the percentage of purity must be stated (as per guidance provided in https://bpspubs.onli... see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.Announcement: BBRC has traditionally only published short communications of novel results. From 2023, the journal publishes short communications, full-length research papers, and reviews.- ISSN: 0006-291X
Pharmacological Research - Reports
Pharmacological Research - Reports (PREREP) is dedicated to publishing a wide range of topics in biomedical sciences that move the pharmacology field forward. It provides a venue through which researchers can rapidly communicate original investigation, with stronger focus on methodological rigor and transparency in reporting, rather than on the perceived impact of the novelty of the findings. PREREP is a sound-science journal, therefore novelty and perceived impact will not be considered in the evaluation process. However, the journal will focus on quality studies that advance our knowledge and will take measures to guarantee the replicability of the published material.Our broad scope covers:In vitro and in vivo studies assessing the effects of bioactive compounds (synthetic or derived from natural sources) and their mechanism of action;Drug development (target identification and validation, PK/PD, preclinical and toxicological assessments);Experim... validation and new methods in pharmacology;Negativ... findings based on hypothesis-driven and well-controlled experiments;Studies focusing on reproducibility in pharmacology;Real world evidence on medical treatments;Case studies, Phase I and II studiesReview articles with a systematic approach and/or critical appraisal of the published literatureResearch reports on educational initiatives in pharmacologyPharmaco... Research - Reports (PREREP) is an independent companion journal and a spin-off from Pharmacological Research (Pharmacol Res). It is part of the Pharmacological Research Family of Journals. PREREP has an independent editorial team, a different publishing model (hybrid), and will be indexed differently.- ISSN: 2950-2004
Pharmacological Research - Natural Products
Pharmacological Research - Natural Products (PRENAP) publishes original, replications (if relevant for the scientific community), and follow-up studies, as well as scope and systematic reviews and meta-analysis, of the pharmacological and toxicological properties of extracts and single molecules of natural origin, either isolated or synthesized, and its derivatives. PRENAP also welcomes pre-registration (phase-I) and phase-II registered reports in the field.The journal scope covers all fields of pharmacology and toxicology (experimental and clinical), pharmacognosy, ethnopharmacology, and phytochemistry of natural products.PRENAP is a sound-science journal, therefore novelty and perceived impact will not be considered in the evaluation process. However, the journal will focus on quality studies that advance our knowledge and will take measures to guarantee the replicability of the published material.Pharmacolog... Research - Natural Products (PRENAP) is an independent companion journal and a spin-off from Pharmacological Research (Pharmacol Res). It is part of the Pharmacological Research Family of Journals. PRENAP has an independent editorial team, a different publishing model (hybrid), and will be indexed differently.- ISSN: 2950-1997
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Metascience and innovative methods to improve population healthThe Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (JCE) aims to advance science that can improve health care decision-making and contribute to the evolving discipline of clinical epidemiology. The JCE publishes methods-focused articles across the spectrum of the research ecosystem, including primary research (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed); evidence syntheses; guidelines; and implementation science. The journal welcomes registered reports, protocols, and simulation studies that advance the journal’s aims. The JCE is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion across all its content, contributors, editorial board, and leadership. Priority is given to contributions from early and mid-career researchers and low- and middle-income countries.The journal publishes topics including:Meta-scien... researchDevelopment, evaluation, and implementation of reporting guidelines Research integrity and cultureOpen scienceEmerging methodologies Developing and evaluating outcome measuresEducation and learning programs for clinical epidemiologistThe JCE does not accept the following submissions except in exceptional circumstances: Bibliometric studies and those on infodemiology, social media trends, and health informaticsPapers written primarily for a statistical audience Artificial intelligence and machine learning studies without critical evaluation of the method and transparent reportingMeta-resear... studies that demonstrate weaknesses or limitations in the evidence ecosystem but lack reflection on how these might be addressedEffectivene... studies, including Mendelian randomization studies and target trial emulations; systematic reviews; prevalence and incidence studies; prognostic or diagnostic research where the main focus is not on the methodsStudies limited to one country, jurisdiction, or clinical area with limited generalizability, such as: translating an outcome measure into a different language; a study focused on one clinical specialty; a Delphi/consensus-bas... study where all the authors are from one country; or a survey of participants from one setting or with a limited response rateStudies with a single author where it was more appropriate for a multi-disciplinary team to conduct the researchStudies that do not include patient partners as members of the research team in circumstances where that would be considered essentialAnimal studies Pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology studies- ISSN: 0895-4356
Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Domestic Animal Endocrinology publishes scientific papers dealing with the study of basic physiological or applied aspects of endocrinology in domestic animal species. Studies should be directly relevant to live animal physiology, and papers describing solely results of in vitro studies may not be accepted.Topics covered include:Classical and reproductive endocrinologyBasic physiology of endocrine tissuesCellular and molecular aspects of endocrine functionRegulation of hormone secretionProperties and mechanism of action of hormonesClinical and applied endocrinology- ISSN: 0739-7240
Current Opinion in Plant Biology
Excellence paves the way With Current Opinion in Plant BiologyPlease note that review articles in Current Opinion in Plant Biology are by invitation only.Current Opinion in Plant Biology builds on Elsevier's reputation for excellence in scientific publishing and long-standing commitment to communicating high quality reproducible research. It is part of the Current Opinion and Research (CO+RE) suite of journals. All CO+RE journals leverage the Current Opinion legacy - of editorial excellence, high-impact, and global reach - to ensure they are a widely read resource that is integral to scientists' workflow.Expertise: Editors and Editorial Board bring depth and breadth of expertise and experience to the journal.Discoverabil... Articles get high visibility and maximum exposure on an industry-leading platform that reaches a vast global audience.The 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 Current Opinion in Plant Biology, we help the reader by providing in a systematic manner:1. The views of experts on current advances in plant biology in a clear and readable form. 2. Evaluations of the most interesting papers, annotated by experts, from the great wealth of original publications.Divisio... of the subject into sections: The subject of plant biology is divided into themed sections which are reviewed regularly to keep them relevant. Presently they are: Growth and development - Genome studies and molecular genetics (+ Plant biotechnology every other year) - Cell biology and cell signaling - Epigenetics and gene regulation - Physiology and metabolism (+ Abiotic stress every other year) - Biotic interactionsSelectio... 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.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 an Introduction at the beginning of the section to give an overview about the topic and introduce the reviews and to draw the reader's attention to any particularly interesting developments.Ethics in Publishing - General Statement: The 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 useful to outline our expectations of authors and 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 and 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.- ISSN: 1369-5266
Experimental Parasitology
The main focus of Experimental Parasitology is experimental approaches to investigating different aspects of parasitology, including, but not limited to, those encompassed by molecular tools, cell biology, and immunology. The journal predominantly publishes Original Research Papers in which experimentation is used to investigate the physiological, metabolic, immunological, biochemical, nutritional, and chemotherapeutic aspects of parasites and host-parasite relationships. In addition, the journal welcomes Method Papers that describe new approaches to such investigations and Review Articles (short reviews, full reviews, and systematic reviews) that provide critical evaluation of published articles on a theme within the scope of the journal. Furthermore, the journal is open to publishing special issues or meeting reports within the themes of the journal. Please contact the editors for further information. See our Guide for Authors for further information on the different paper types accepted by Experimental Parasitology.- ISSN: 0014-4894
Limnologica
Limnologica publishes peer-reviewed articles that provide new insights into biological, physical and chemical aspects of freshwater ecosystems and adjacent habitats, both from basic and applied research. We welcome original contributions and reviews to understanding mechanisms that govern ecosystem responses to environmental change (e.g. trophic state, climate, usage, impoundment) or to problem-solving (e.g. ecological engineering, bioindication, restoration and conservation) as well as contributions on aquatic ecosystems or world regions that have been less frequently studied. Limnologica is a primary journal for limnologists, aquatic ecologists, freshwater biologists, aquatic geochemists and environmental engineers working with freshwater ecosystems and their catchments.- ISSN: 0075-9511
Journal of Experimental Horticulture
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.- ISSN: 3051-1186
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology provides an International forum for original research papers, reviews, and commentaries on all aspects of the molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, histology and cytology, genetics and evolution of plant-microbe interactions.Papers on all kinds of infective pathogen, including viruses, viroids, prokaryotes, fungi, and nematodes, as well as mutualistic organisms such as Rhizobium and mycorrhyzal fungi, are acceptable as long as they have a bearing on the interaction between pathogen and plant.Research Areas Include:• Recognition in plant immunity • Cell biology of plant-microbe interactions • Plant molecular defense responses, including transcriptome, proteome, miRNA profiling, metabolome • Mechanisms of specific resistance, induced resistance and non-host -resistance • Plant hormones and regulators in plant-microbe interactions • Molecular biology of phytoalexins and other secondary metabolites of the host and their roles in resistance • Pathogen effectors involved in pathogenicity and interaction with the host • Pathogen infection mechanisms and host defense suppression • Novel approaches for disease control • Induction of plant immunity and biotechnology of resistance • Pathogen molecular diagnostic.- ISSN: 0885-5765
