Journals in Life sciences
Journals in Life sciences
Global Food Security
Motivation for Global Food Security arose from concern about the difficulty for scientists and policy makers to keep up with the expanding volume of information published about the challenge of ensuring food systems are meeting human food safety and nutritional requirements whilst protecting the environment, securing livelihoods, mitigating against climate change, and reducing inequalities. The journal takes the food system to incorporate all levels of food production from the supply of agricultural inputs and agricultural production through to final consumption, and the wider technological, environmental, economic, political and social context within which this occurs.Global Food Security aims to publish papers that contribute to better understanding of economic, social, biophysical, technological, political, and institutional drivers of current and future food security at the local to global levels. It aims to stimulate debate that is rooted in robust scientific analysis, has strong interdisciplinary connections, and recognizes the trade-offs that often occur because of reconciling competing objectives and outcomes in promoting the needed transformation of food systems.While integration across academic disciplines is encouraged, papers on specific elements of Global Food Security will also be considered if they address important constraints and have broad geographical relevance. The goal is to publish concise and timely reviews and synthesis articles related to research on the following elements of food security and food systems:Food availability - ensuring there is enough high quality and socially appropriate foods at the local to global levels.Food access - ensuring economic and physical access to safe, nutritious, and socially appropriate food through reduced poverty, well-functioning markets and conducive food environments.Food quality – ensuring food is safe to eat and of a high nutritional quality; ability to utilize foods in a manner that is safe and nutritious and aligned with the socio-cultural roles of food.Stability, environmental sustainability, and climate change – ensuring agri-food systems are resilient and sustainable.Wider socio-economic context and impacts of food systems – agency within the food system and impacts of efforts to promote the transformation of food systems towards sustainable food security on poverty inequalities, socio-cultural contributions of food systems, etc.The types of articles the Journal publishes include:Strategic reviews of research from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives related to sustainable food security based on the best available science, in a clear and readable form that is accessible to a wide disciplinary and professional audience, thus bridging the gap between the biological, social, and environmental sciences.Original research that has relevance to sustainable food security at the local to global level and where the wider implications beyond the specific context of the study are made clear. Also, where advanced technical research and data analysis techniques are communicated clearly and understandably to a diverse disciplinary and professional audience.Reviews, opinion pieces and debates that synthesize, extend and critique research approaches, methodologies, and findings from the evolving body of original research on global food security and agri-food system transformation.Disti... features of Global Food Security include:Incudes multiple papers that address specific and timely issues of importance to sustainable food security and the related transformation of food systems.publishes authors who are recognized authorities in their field.a focus on sustainable food security and related processes of food system transformation from the local to global level.a focus on examining the implications of localised and context-specific research for sustainable food security more generally from the local to global level.sustained effort to make technically complex analysis understandable and relevant to a multidisciplinary audience.a focus on challenging current paradigms and seeking to provide out-of-the box thinking on the technical, economic, social, political issues around sustainable food security.Given this focus, Global Food Security is considered an invaluable source of information for researchers, teachers, students, professionals, policy makers and the international media.- ISSN: 2211-9124
Ecological Economics
The Transdisciplinary Journal of the International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE)The journal is concerned with extending and integrating the understanding of the interfaces and interplay between "nature's household" (ecosystems) and "humanity's household" (the economy). Ecological economics is an interdisciplinary field defined by a set of concrete problems or challenges related to governing economic activity in a way that promotes human well-being, sustainability, and justice. The journal thus emphasizes critical work that draws on and integrates elements of ecological science, economics, and the analysis of values, behaviors, cultural practices, institutional structures, and societal dynamics. The journal is transdisciplinary in spirit and methodologically open, drawing on the insights offered by a variety of intellectual traditions, and appealing to a diverse readership.Specific research areas covered include: valuation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture and development, ecologically integrated technology, integrated ecologic-economic modelling at scales from local to regional to global, implications of thermodynamics for economics and ecology, renewable resource management and conservation, critical assessments of the basic assumptions underlying current economic and ecological paradigms and the implications of alternative assumptions, economic and ecological consequences of genetically engineered organisms, and gene pool inventory and management, alternative principles for valuing natural wealth, integrating natural resources and environmental services into national income and wealth accounts, methods of implementing efficient environmental policies, case studies of economic-ecologic conflict or harmony, etc. New issues in this area are rapidly emerging and will find a ready forum in Ecological Economics.Ecological Economics Sections All submissions to Ecological Economics are reviewed using the general criteria of quality, creativity, originality, accuracy, and contribution to the field. There are several categories of articles to allow for a full range of constructive dialogue.News and Views Topical and timely short pieces reviewed by the editor and/or one outside reviewer at the editor's discretion. May include editorials, letters to the editor, news items, and policy discussions. Maximum 1500 words (600 words for letters).Commentary Essays discussing critical issues. Reviewed by two outside reviewers with the criteria weighted toward quality of the exposition and importance of the issue. Maximum 5000 words.Surveys Examination and review of important general subject areas. Reviewed by two outside reviewers with the criteria weighted toward importance of the subject and clarity of exposition. Maximum 8000 words.Methodological and Ideological Options Research articles devoted to developing new methodologies or investigating the implications of various ideological assumptions. Reviewed by two outside reviewers with criteria weighted toward originality and potential usefulness of the methodology or ideological option. Maximum 8000 words.Analysis Research articles devoted to analysis of important questions in the field. Reviewed by two outside reviewers with the criteria weighted toward originality, quality, and accuracy of the analysis, andimportance of the question. Maximum 8000 words.Book Reviews Reviews of recent books in the field. Reviewed by one outside reviewer with criteria weighted toward clarity and accuracy of the review, and importance of the book to the field. Maximum 1200 words.- ISSN: 0921-8009
Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability
Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability aims to define the new innovative sustainability science discipline by integrating perspectives from the natural and the social sciences on human-environment interactions and management challenges across regional and global systems. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability thus emphasizes interdisciplinary sustainability research approaches, the solutions it provides and their dissemination and application.Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability aims to stimulate scientifically grounded, interdisciplinary, multi-faceted debate, synthesis and exchange of ideas. Additionally, Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability will continue to publish papers on strategic research plans and key findings of leading global-change research networks, it thus serves as an invaluable source of current peer-reviewed and synthesized information for researchers, lecturers, teachers, practitioners, policy makers and students.Most of the issues published by the journal are invited Special Issues addressing current themes around major global-change systems and problems, the emerging new transdisciplinary sustainability science, sustainability governance and transformation, environmental change assessments, international initiatives, as well as more philosophical reflection on approaches to sustainability challenges. Once a year, we publish an Open Issue, which offers an opportunity for authors working on diverse topics to submit an abstract for consideration. In collaboration with the International Science Council (ISC), COSUST also includes a section dedicated to the 'State of Knowledge on Social Transformations to Sustainability', which consist of original or existing peer-reviewed papers, reviewing knowledge on various dimensions of social transformations to sustainability and drawing out implications for research, practice or policy (https://www.journal... of Special Issues and Guest Editors: We welcome proposals for Special Issues consisting of (1) an overview of the theme, and a motivation why it is timely and innovative, and justifies publication in the journal; (2) a list of proposed topics and names of selected authors. As the journal is international, we aim to commission a mixture of nationalities and disciplines with consideration to gender and regions less covered, but obviously the quality of authors and their review is paramount. Proposals that where possible have the first and second choices of authors (with contact details where possible); (3) a short, two-line, description of the intended scope of each review.Working with the Editors of the journal, Guest Editors, who are major authorities in the field, are responsible for inviting authors, reviewing and organizing themes within a special issue.Please contact your Editorial Manager by email if you have any questions, Ms. Alison Langestraat a.langestraat@elsevi... articles: Authors write short review and/or synthesis articles supported by recent literature in which they present recent developments in their subject and emerging topics, emphasizing 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.- ISSN: 1877-3435
Bioprinting
Bioprinting is a broad-spectrum, multidisciplinary journal that covers all aspects of 3D fabrication technology involving biological tissues, organs and cells for medical and biotechnology applications. Topics covered include nanomaterials, biomaterials, scaffolds, 3D printing technology, imaging and CAD/CAM software and hardware, post-printing bioreactor maturation, cell and biological factor patterning, biofabrication, tissue engineering and other applications of 3D bioprinting technology. Bioprinting publishes research reports describing novel results with high clinical significance in all areas of 3D bioprinting research. Bioprinting issues contain a wide variety of review and analysis articles covering topics relevant to 3D bioprinting ranging from basic biological, material and technical advances to pre-clinical and clinical applications of 3D bioprinting.Until 2022, Bioprinting published 4 volumes per year. Starting in 2023, the frequency was increased, and the journal now publishes 8 volumes per year.- ISSN: 2405-8866
Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering
Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering provides systematic and focused reviews of the latest developments in different areas of the field of biomedical engineering. The Journal editors invite experts to evaluate the most innovative and interdisciplinary advances published in the previous 2 years. In addition to describing recent trends, authors will provide their subjective opinion on the topics discussed.Themed Sections: Each issue will review up to two of the major themes of biomedical engineering outlined below. In doing so, the Journal will serve as an invaluable resource to help bridge knowledge gaps amongst the researchers, academics, clinicians, professionals, and students with specializations in the various sub-disciplines of this field.BiomaterialsBi... and mechanobiologyBiomed... imagingFuture of biomedical engineeringMolecular and cellular engineeringNeural engineeringNovel biomedical technologiesTissue engineering and regenerative medicineSelection of the topics to be reviewed: Section editors, who are major authorities in the field, are appointed by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal. They divide their section into a number of topics representing key subfields of the discipline, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasized. Section Editors, together with specialist Guest Editors, commission reviews from authorities on each topic that they have selected with the aim to stimulate exchange of ideas amongst experts. Editorial Board members are experts in the various subfields of the discipline, and support the Section Editors in the identification of important topical areas, Guest Editors, and prospective authors.Editorial Overview: Section Editors, together with the Guest Editors, will 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.- ISSN: 2468-4511
CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology
Published by CIRP, The International Academy for Production EngineeringThe CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology (CIRP-JMST) publishes fundamental papers on manufacturing processes, production equipment and automation, product design, manufacturing systems and production organisations up to the level of the production networks, including all the related technical, human and economic factors. Preference is given to contributions describing research results whose feasibility has been demonstrated either in a laboratory or in the industrial praxis. CIRP Members and leading experts are equally encouraged to submit case studies and review papers on specific issues in manufacturing science and technology. The review papers need to be authored by the leading experts with well-established expertise in the field.A typical journal article is authored by the researcher and their supervisor. A paper can also be co-authored with another researcher or institution, but the number of authors typically does not exceed 4-5 people who directly contributed to the research. Others who indirectly contributed (e.g., through editing, conducting experiments, or providing funding) can be acknowledged, but should not be listed as authors.The Journal has been established by CIRP, The International Academy for Production Engineering to meet the needs above. In addition the CIRP has appointed an Editorial Board of Fellows of the Academy which forms a team of highly recognised international experts in the field.The intention is to establish a forum for publishing the best, most innovative research in the field and to this end the journal will publish both in-depth versions of the best papers from CIRP conferences, whilst at the same time, welcoming original contributions from authors worldwide. The main goal is to contribute to the further development of the Science and Technology of Manufacturing which is of fundamental importance for the future. list.- ISSN: 1755-5817
Food Hydrocolloids
Food Hydrocolloids publishes original and innovative research concerned with the characterisation, functional properties and applications of hydrocolloid materials used in food products. Hydrocolloids are defined as polysaccharides and proteins of commercial importance that are added to food products to control, for example, the texture, stability, rheology and sensory properties. The key focus of the research should be on the hydrocolloid additives themselves and the source and nature of the hydrocolloids should be fully described. Details of their physicochemical characteristics must be provided such that the conclusions drawn from the study can be assessed with confidence and that the work can be repeated by others. Manuscripts should clearly outline the specific aims and objectives of the research and must include a fundamental discussion of the research findings at the molecular level and their significance. Manuscripts that simply report data without providing a detailed interpretation of the results will not be accepted for publication in the journal. Studies on hydrocolloids in complex formulations should focus on their influence on the overall properties and their mechanism of action. Simple formulation development studies that primarily aim to optimize proportions of mixed ingredients and/or investigate the variation of processing parameters to enhance formulated product properties will not be considered for publication.The main areas of interest are:The application of novel biochemical, chemical and physicochemical techniques for the characterisation of hydrocolloid materialsThe rheological and thermal properties of hydrocolloids in aqueous systems including their viscosity, viscoelastic properties and gelation behaviour The influence of hydrocolloids on the microstructure, texture and organoleptic properties of complex food systemsThe use of Artificial Intelligence approaches for the prediction and rationalisation of hydrocolloid structure–function relationships, molecular interactions and functional performance in food systemsThe interfacial properties of hydrocolloids including their application in the stabilisation of dispersions, emulsions and foamsHydrocolloid interactions with small molecules and interactions in mixed hydrocolloid systems including their phase behaviour, complexation and Maillard conjugationThe film forming properties of hydrocolloids with application in edible films, coatings and active packagingThe application of hydrocolloids to control the rheology and performance of food bio-ink formulations for 3D printingThe application of hydrocolloids for the encapsulation and controlled release of probiotics and active compounds for inclusion in food formulationsThe modification of hydrocolloid functionality through chemical, biochemical and physical processesThe extraction, physicochemical characteristics and application of hydrocolloid materials from non-traditional sources with commercial potential in food systemsThe function of hydrocolloids as soluble dietary fibre and their influence on human healthManuscripts that deal with the use of hydrocolloids in medical settings such as encapsulation of drugs, wound dressings and tissue engineering together with research involving animal studies will not be considered for publication in Food Hydrocolloids. Such work would be more appropriate for publication in Food Hydrocolloids for Health. This is an open access companion Journal devoted to hydrocolloids applied in human health and nutrition.The Food Hydrocolloids Journal publishes Review articles that provide a focussed overview of the latest developments in specific hydrocolloid research areas.- ISSN: 0268-005X
Progress in Lipid Research
Publishing Invited ReviewsThe importance of lipids as one of the fundamental classes of biological compounds is well established. The application of our of the biochemistry, chemistry and physiology of lipids to biotechnology, the fats and oils industry and medicine have continued to expand apace. In addition new dimensions such as lipid biophysics, especially with relevance to membranes and lipoproteins, and basic liposome research and applications have been added. To cope with all these advances in knowledge a journal is needed to review recent progress in particular fields and to set current research against its historical background. Progress in Lipid Research fulfils this role.Each volume contains up-to-date surveys of special aspects of lipid research. The invited reviews are comprehensive enough to provide sufficient overview but concentrate on reporting and critically appraising the most recent data. Subjects are chosen for their timeliness or because major developments have taken place in the last few years. They include methodological reviews as well as chemical, biochemical and medical articles. All lipid compounds and derivatives are covered, ranging from fatty acids and other simple molecules, through steroids, terpenoids and phospho- or glycolipids to complex structures such as lipoproteins and biological membranes. We hope that those whose main interest is in lipid biophysics and liposome research will join as new readers, benefiting from the journal's classical aspects of lipid metabolism, lipids in signal transduction and lipid enzymology, and that current readers will benefit from the exposure to top quality research on the new aspects.PLR solely publishes review articles, and submissions are by invitation only. If you have not been invited, but would like to have a review article considered, please send your proposal to the Editorial Office (Mrs. Andy Deelen at [email protected]... thereby indicating which editor has the most appropriate expertise to handle the manuscript. Proposals must include a short abstract, proposed table of contents/chapters, a representative figure (if relevant), and a list of key references. Also provide the following information for all co-authors: affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID iDs. The number of co-authors is limited to five and each author is expected to make a substantial contribution to the writing of the manuscript. Your cover letter should include a brief description of the three most significant research papers relevant to the area of the review that are published by the authors’ research group, and an explanation of the current interest and significance to the broad readership of the journal, that is, compelling reasons why the review should be considered. If possible, please supply a timeline for submission of your article. After assessment of the proposal by the Editors, we will let you know whether it is suitable for inclusion in the journal.- ISSN: 0163-7827
Pathology - Research and Practice
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.- ISSN: 0344-0338
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Proteins and Proteomics
BBA Proteins and Proteomics covers protein structure conformation and dynamics; protein folding; protein-ligand interactions; enzyme mechanisms, models and kinetics; protein physical properties and spectroscopy; and proteomics and bioinformatics analyses of protein structure, protein function, or protein regulation.The journal no longer considers manuscripts dealing with binding of compounds such as drugs or drug analogues to circulatory proteins such as serum albumin. These studies are better accommodated in journals dealing with drug design and development.Manuscri... must advance our insights into the molecular and mechanistic properties of proteins. Computational studies must generally be validated or complemented by experimental studies. Studies only consisting of computational work will not be considered unless they provide new theoretical insight that allows us to better understand or reinterpret surprising or unexpected experimental data.Comparative proteomics studies are generally not considered for review unless they provide specific insights into the structural and/or functional properties of individual proteins. Proteomics studies must also address properties of individual proteins and should as far as possible be validated by direct investigations of relevant identified proteins.Concise and comprehensive reviews of recent developments are considered for publication. However, authors are strongly advised to consult one of the Executive Editors before starting a review.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center- ISSN: 1570-9639
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology publishes high quality articles especially in the science and technology of biocatalysis, bioprocesses, agricultural biotechnology, biomedical biotechnology, and, if appropriate, from other related areas of biotechnology. The journal will publish peer-reviewed basic and applied research papers, authoritative reviews, and feature articles.The scope of the journal encompasses the research, industrial, and commercial aspects of biotechnology, including the areas of: biocatalysis; bioprocesses; food and agriculture; genetic engineering; molecular biology; healthcare and pharmaceuticals; biofuels; genomics; nanotechnology; environment and biodiversity; and bioremediation.Types of papers published are: Full-length original research papers; Short communications; Invited reviews; Letters to the Editor.- ISSN: 1878-8181
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Molecular Basis of Disease
BBA Molecular Basis of Disease addresses the biochemistry and molecular genetics of disease processes and models of human disease.Manuscripts should emphasize the underlying molecular mechanisms of human disease pathways and provide significant advances to the understanding and/or treatment of these disorders.Studies in model organisms or systems are strongly recommended in order to validate mechanistic insights. Topics of interest include, but are not limited toAgingCancerCardiov... diseasesCell death–related diseasesGenetic diseasesGenetic and epigenetic regulation in diseasesImmunologica... diseasesInflammatory diseasesMetabolic diseasesMitochondria... diseasesMuscular diseasesNeurological diseasesThe non-preferred topics for BBADIS includeNon-coding RNAsResearch on non-coding RNAs (microRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs, etc.) will be considered only if it provides significantly novel insights into disease mechanisms.Single Cell Line StudiesStudies involving single cell lines will be considered only if they present significantly novel findings.Computation... (in Silico) StudiesPurely computational works (e.g., Mendelian randomization, molecular docking, molecular dynamics) will generally be declined unless they provide novel insights into disease mechanisms.Disease BiomarkersResearch on disease biomarkers will be considered only if it relates to the explanation of disease mechanisms.Descripti... or Correlative StudiesDescriptive or correlative studies (e.g., up/down regulation of gene products, -omics studies without follow-up experiments) will be declined unless they provide mechanistic insights.Natural Products and Traditional MedicineWork on natural products, extracts, and traditional medicine will be considered only if single biochemical components are characterized and tested.Clinical Studies and Case ReportsClinical studies or case reports without mechanistic insights are outside the scope of the journal.Hypothesis ArticlesSubmissions based solely on hypotheses will not be considered.Comparati... Genomics StudiesComparative genomics studies (e.g., GWAS) will only be considered if they provide specific insights into the structural and/or functional properties of individual genes.Incremental WorkResearch that offers incremental advancements without significant novelty or impact will generally be declined.- ISSN: 0925-4439
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Reviews on Cancer
BBA Reviews on Cancer covers the whole field of the biology and biochemistry of cancer, emphasizing oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, growth-related cell cycle control signalling, carcinogenesis mechanisms, cell transformation, immunologic control mechanisms, genetics of human (mammalian) cancer, control of cell proliferation, genetic and molecular control of organismic development, rational anti-tumor drug design. In short, the journal presents critical invited reviews on new developments in cancer investigation at the molecular level.Types of papers published: mini-reviews, full reviews.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center- ISSN: 0304-419X
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Gene Regulatory Mechanisms
BBA Gene Regulatory Mechanisms includes reports that describe novel insights into mechanisms of transcriptional, post-transcriptional and translational gene regulation. Special emphasis is placed on papers that identify epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation, including chromatin, modification, and remodeling. This section also encompasses mechanistic studies of regulatory proteins and protein complexes; regulatory or mechanistic aspects of RNA processing; regulation of expression by small RNAs; genomic analysis of gene expression patterns; and modeling of gene regulatory pathways. Papers describing gene promoters, enhancers, silencers or other regulatory DNA regions must incorporate significant functions studies.The journal does not favorably review manuscripts identifying a miRNA-target pair without additional insights into the repression mechanism or significant advances in understanding regulatory pathways. In addition, the following elements should be an integral part of the study: •In silico prediction of miRNA targets must be experimentally verified using appropriate luciferase constructs and assays; •To exclude non-functional miRNA/mRNA interactions a reporter system including the whole 3'UTR of the target gene downstream the "luciferase" or GFP should be considered; •Any miRNA modulation should be validated by measuring the expression of the putative proteinPlease see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center- ISSN: 1874-9399
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Bioenergetics
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.- ISSN: 0005-2728
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
BBA Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids publishes papers on original research dealing with novel aspects of lipid biology including the biosynthesis, degradation, and transport of lipids, the role of lipids and the lipidome in cells and whole organisms, and the regulation of lipid metabolism and function in normative health and disease states.Manuscripts should significantly advance the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes in which lipids are involved using biochemical, biophysical, cell and molecular biological, genetic, or physiological approaches. Papers detailing novel methodology should also include biochemical, molecular, or functional insight in the area of lipids. Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center- ISSN: 1388-1981
Gene Reports
Gene Reports publishes research that advances understanding of genes and gene systems across all biological systems, including prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses. The journal provides a forum for studies that contribute to the discovery, characterization, and functional interpretation of genes and genetic elements and their roles in biological processes, phenotypes, and diseases.The journal publishes original research articles, short communications, methods papers, resource reports, and reviews that provide new insights or valuable data relevant to gene and genome research.Topics considered for publication span diverse areas of molecular biology, genetics, and genomics, including but not limited toMolecular genetics and gene biology, including gene structure, regulation, expression, and function, as well as engineered and synthetic genetic systemsGenome biology and genomics, including genome organization, chromatin architecture, comparative genomics, pangenomics, and genomore evolutionGenetic variation, populations, and evolution, including population genetics, evolutionary genetics, and studies of genetic variation and diversity across organismsGenes in biological processes and disease, including signaling pathways, cellular and physiological responses, and molecular mechanisms underlying human and organismal diseaseFunctional genomics and integrative approaches, including studies combining transcriptomic, epigenetic, proteomic, or other large-scale data with biological interpretationComput... and statistical approaches to gene and genome analysis, including studies using machine learning, provided they are supported by experimental validation or yield clear biological insightSubmissions may involve any biological system and may range from studies of individual genes and regulatory elements to analyses of pathways, networks, and genome-scale datasets. In addition to hypothesis-driven research, Gene Reports also considers descriptive, confirmatory, and resource-generating studies when they offer sound data and contribute useful knowledge or reference resources to the genetics community.Gene Reports is a companion journal to Gene and a member of the Gene Family, including Human Gene and Plant Gene, providing a broad and inclusive forum for research that expands knowledge of genes, genetic variation, and gene function across biological systems.- ISSN: 2452-0144
Human Gene
Human Gene publishes high-quality research that advances understanding of human genes and genomes in health and disease. The journal provides a dedicated forum for studies that contribute to the discovery, characterization, and functional interpretation of human genes and genetic variation and their roles in biological mechanisms and clinically relevant phenotypes.The journal publishes original research articles, short communications, resource reports, systematic reviews, and rigorously conducted meta-analyses that integrate genetic variations with functional or mechanistic insights.Topics considered for publication span diverse areas of human molecular biology, genetics, and genomics, including but not limited toHuman genetic variation, populations, and evolution (rare/common variants, population genetics, gene–environment interactions, genetic diversity across human populations)Genetic architecture of human disease (GWAS and post-GWAS analyses; structural variants and CNV; somatic variation, including cancer; genotype–phenotype relationships)Gene regulation and genome organization (transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation; epigenetics and chromatin biology; 3D genome architecture; RNA biology, including non-coding RNAs)Functional and mechanistic genomics (functional characterization of disease-associated variants, CRISPR and genome editing, systems genetics, experimental validation of computational predictions)Multi-om... and integrative approaches (genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other large-scale data integration with biological or mechanistic insight)Translationa... and clinical genomics (variant interpretation and genomic diagnostics, pharmacogenomics, biomarker discovery and validation, genomic predictors of therapeutic response and clinical implementation)Compu... and data-driven approaches in human genomics (AI and machine learning applications, predictive modeling, large-scale data integration, benchmarking)Submiss... may range from studies of individual genes or variants to analyses of pathways, networks, and genome-scale datasets. Computational and data-driven studies are considered when they provide clear biological or clinical insight supported by robust validation and/or benchmarking.Studies limited to purely descriptive association analyses, methodological development without interpretative advancement, or exploratory analyses lacking biological or clinical insight are generally outside the scope of the journal.Human Gene is a companion journal to Gene and a member of the Gene Family of journals, alongside Gene Reports and Plant Gene, providing a coordinated forum for research on genes, genetic variation, and gene function, with Human Gene offering a focused platform for human-centered genomic research.- ISSN: 2773-0441
Plant Gene
Plant Gene publishes high-quality research that advances understanding of plant genes and genomes, including their regulation, expression, function, and evolution and their roles in plant biology, adaptation, and traits of biological or agricultural relevance. The journal provides a dedicated forum for studies on the discovery, characterization, and functional interpretation of plant genes, genetic variations, and genome features across model and non-model species, including crops, horticultural species, and wild plants.The journal publishes original research articles, short communications, reviews, and resource articles that provide new biological insights, robust functional interpretation, or valuable reference resources relevant to plant gene and genome research.Topics considered for publication span diverse areas of plant molecular biology, genetics, and genomics, including but not limited toPlant gene regulation and expression (transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation, RNA biology, regulatory elements, epigenetics)Plant genome biology and evolution (nuclear, plastid, and mitochondrial genomes; chromatin organization; transposable elements; comparative and evolutionary genomics)Functional and mechanistic genomics (gene discovery and characterization, functional genomics, pathway and network analysis, multi-omics integration)Plant development, signaling, and environmental responses (hormone signaling, developmental transitions, abiotic and biotic stress responses)Plant–micr... interactions and associated systems (symbiosis, pathogenesis, endophytes, co-evolution, horizontal gene transfer relevant to plant biology)Plant diversity, adaptation, and traits (population and evolutionary genetics, domestication, genetic diversity, gene-to-trait relationships, crop improvement)Computat... and translational approaches in plant genomics (AI and machine learning applications, predictive modeling, data integration, genome editing, plant biotechnology)Submis... may range from studies of individual genes or regulatory elements to analyses of pathways, networks, and genome-scale datasets. Plant Gene welcomes hypothesis-driven, descriptive, confirmatory, and resource-generating studies when they provide sound data and clear value to the plant genetics and genomics community. Computational studies and resource articles must provide appropriate biological, functional or benchmarking validation. Studies in algae and other photosynthetic organisms, as well as plant-associated microorganisms, are also considered when they provide clear insights into plant gene or genome biology or plant–microbe interactions.Studies that are purely descriptive, with limited biological, comparative, or resource value, as well as computational predictions without adequate validation or interpretation, are generally outside the scope of the journal.Plant Gene is a companion journal to Gene and a member of the Gene Family of journals, alongside Gene Reports and Human Gene, offering a coordinated forum for research on genes, genetic variation, and gene function, with Plant Gene offering a focused platform for plant-centered gene and genome research.- ISSN: 2352-4073
Gene
Gene is dedicated to advancing understanding of genes and genomes, including their regulation, expression, function, and evolution, and their roles in biological processes, phenotypes, and diseases across all biological systems, from prokaryotes to eukaryotes and viruses.The journal provides a broad and inclusive forum for genetics and genomics research spanning molecular, cellular, organismal, and evolutionary biology. Gene welcomes well-executed studies across diverse organisms and approaches and encourages contributions that provide insights into gene function and genome biology, including those linking genetic or genomic variations to biological processes, phenotypes, or diseases. With its wide scope, the journal supports the dissemination of sound research, while promoting studies that contribute to biological understanding. Computational approaches are welcome, including quantitative, statistical, and data‑driven analyses of genetic and genomic data, provided they are supported by appropriate experimental evidence or other compelling lines of validation that substantiate their biological conclusions.The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications. Topics covered in the journal include, but are not limited toGene regulation, transcription, RNA biology, and epigeneticsGenome organization, chromatin structure, and nuclear architectureFunction... genomics and multi-omics approachesComputatio... and data-driven approaches to genetics and genomicsGenome editing, genetic engineering, and synthetic biologyHuman, animal, plant, microbial, and viral geneticsDisease and cancer genetics, including molecular mechanisms and genotype–phenotype relationshipsEvoluti... comparative, and population genomicsSystems biology and gene regulatory networksThe journal does not generally consider manuscripts that are solely descriptive, lack clear biological or genetic relevance, or do not support their main conclusions with appropriate analysis or evidence. Case reports and study types that do not directly advance understanding of gene function or genome biology are also outside the scope of the journal.Gene is part of the Gene Family of journals, including Gene Reports, Human Gene, and Plant Gene, providing a comprehensive forum for research on genes, genetic variation, and gene function across biological systems.- ISSN: 0378-1119
