Aims and Scope

Advances in BioScience (ISSN 2583-0058) is a quarterly, open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by the Society of Open Science. We are committed to disseminating high-quality research that pushes the frontiers of biological sciences, bridging the gap between scientific exploration and innovation in the field. The journal provides a platform for knowledge exchange and broadens the collective understanding of biological sciences among researchers, academicians, students, and professionals worldwide.

Aims of Advances in BioScience

• Promote Innovative Research: Our primary aim is to foster and promote innovative research across all domains of biological sciences. We encourage bold scientific inquiry and discovery by providing a dynamic platform for researchers, scientists, and academicians to share their groundbreaking findings with the global scientific community.
• Enhance Scientific Understanding: We are dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge by publishing high-quality research articles, comprehensive reviews, thought-provoking perspectives, expert opinions, and concise communications that collectively expand our understanding of life sciences and their applications.
• Encourage Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Recognizing that scientific breakthroughs often occur at the intersection of disciplines, our journal encourages interdisciplinary research by welcoming submissions that integrate multiple fields of biological sciences. This approach fosters collaboration and exploration across diverse scientific domains."
• Open Access: As an online journal, we are committed to the principles of Open Access, ensuring that scientific research is freely accessible to all. This commitment promotes wider knowledge dissemination and fosters greater public engagement with science.
• Uphold Peer Review Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity through our rigorous peer review process. Every published article undergoes thorough evaluation to ensure scientific soundness, methodological rigor, and meaningful contribution to the advancement of biological sciences.
• Foster Global Reach: Through our digital platform, we facilitate international collaboration and foster worldwide scientific dialogue, connecting researchers across geographical boundaries and promoting the global exchange of ideas and discoveries.

Scope of Advances in BioScience

Advances in BioScience embraces the expansive and interconnected nature of modern biological sciences. We welcome high-quality submissions from across the spectrum of biological disciplines, advancing scientific understanding at multiple scales—from molecules to ecosystems—while fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.

• Molecular Biology: Investigations into the fundamental molecular machinery of life, including gene expression, protein structure and function, DNA replication and repair, RNA biology, and molecular mechanisms of cellular processes.
• Cell Biology: Studies on the structure, function, and dynamics of cells, encompassing organelle biology, membrane transport, cell cycle regulation, cellular signaling, and intercellular communication.
• Biophysics: Application of physical principles and quantitative methods to understand biological systems at all levels, from molecular interactions and cellular mechanics to physiological processes and neurobiology, often involving advanced imaging and spectroscopic techniques.
• Genetics & Genomics: Research on heredity, gene function, genetic variation, population genetics, epigenetics, and the study of entire genomes using advanced sequencing and analytical technologies.
• Biochemistry: Exploration of the chemical foundations of life, including the processes and substances within living organisms—such as enzyme kinetics, metabolic networks, signal transduction pathways, and the structure and function of biomolecules.
• Physiology: Examination of the normal functions of living organisms and their parts, from organ systems to cellular mechanisms, and their regulation and adaptation.
• Structural Biology: Determination and analysis of the three-dimensional structures of biological macromolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) and their complexes, crucial for understanding their function.
• Microbiology: The study of microorganisms—including bacteria, viruses, fungi, archaea, and protozoa—their diversity, ecology, pathogenicity, and applications in health, environment, and biotechnology.
• Immunology: Research into the structure, function, and mechanisms of the immune system, encompassing host-pathogen interactions, immune responses, autoimmunity, vaccine development, and immunotherapeutic strategies.
• Neuroscience: Comprehensive studies of the nervous system, spanning molecular and cellular neurobiology, systems neuroscience, cognitive functions, behavior, and neurological disorders.
• Developmental Biology: Investigation of the processes by which organisms grow and develop, encompassing gametogenesis, embryogenesis, morphogenesis, tissue differentiation, regeneration, and aging.
• Plant Biology: Comprehensive studies of plants, including plant physiology, molecular biology, genetics, development, ecology, and their role in agriculture and ecosystems.
• Animal Science: The study of animals, encompassing their anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, ecology, evolution, and conservation, including aspects of animal health, welfare, and veterinary sciences.
• Marine Biology: Research on the life and ecosystems of the oceans and other saltwater environments, encompassing marine organisms, biodiversity, ecological processes, and ocean conservation.
• Ecology and Environmental Biology: Research on the interactions between organisms and their environment, encompassing biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, conservation biology, environmental change, and sustainability.
• Evolutionary Biology: Studies of the evolutionary processes that drive the diversity and adaptation of life, including natural selection, speciation, phylogenetics, and co-evolution.
• Environmental Science: Interdisciplinary research integrating biological, physical, chemical, and social sciences to understand environmental challenges, including human impacts on ecosystems, pollution, climate change, sustainable resource management, and the development of environmental policies and technologies.
• Biomedicine and Translational Research: Research focused on understanding human health and disease, encompassing disease mechanisms, diagnostics, therapeutic development, and clinical applications.
• Agricultural Sciences: Research applying biological principles to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security. This includes plant and animal breeding, crop protection (pest and disease management), soil biology, agroecology, sustainable farming practices, and agricultural biotechnology.
• Biotechnology and Applied Biology: Research focused on the development and application of biological systems and organisms for practical purposes, including genetic engineering, biopharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, industrial microbiology, and environmental biotechnologies such as biofuels and bioremediation.
• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology: Applying computational methods, algorithms, and mathematical models to analyze biological data, predict biological phenomena, and gain systems-level insights into complex biological processes, including genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and structural biology.
• Systems Biology: An interdisciplinary field that studies biological systems as a whole, focusing on complex interactions within biological systems, rather than individual components, using computational and mathematical modeling.
• Synthetic Biology: The design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems, as well as the re-engineering of existing natural systems, to develop novel functions and applications across biotechnology, medicine, and environmental science.
• Pharmacology and Toxicology: Investigation of the effects of drugs and chemical substances on living organisms, encompassing mechanisms of action, therapeutic targets, pharmacokinetics, toxicological responses, and the development of safe and effective therapeutics.

Types of Articles

Advances in BioScience publishes a variety of article types to accommodate diverse forms of scientific communication, each contributing uniquely to the journal’s overarching goal of promoting scientific progress in the biological sciences. Authors are encouraged to select the format that best aligns with the nature and impact of their contribution. Detailed descriptions of each article type—including research articles, methods and protocols, reviews, case studies, short communications, and perspectives—are provided below to assist authors in choosing the most appropriate format for their work.

• Research Articles: Comprehensive reports presenting original, full-length experimental or theoretical studies. These are core contributions presenting new findings, innovative \ methodologies, or significant insights across diverse areas of the biological sciences.
• Methods and Protocols: Detailed descriptions of novel techniques, improved methodologies, or innovative experimental procedures that enhance research capabilities in the biological sciences. These provide reproducible procedures that support ongoing and future research.
• Review Articles: In-depth overviews of existing research on specific topics within the biological sciences. These articles summarize and critically analyze the current state of knowledge, highlight gaps or controversies, and suggest directions for future research.
• Case Studies: In-depth examinations of specific biological phenomena, organisms, innovative experimental approaches, or exceptional findings. These articles offer detailed analyses of unique cases or events, providing valuable insights into underlying mechanisms, biological processes, or implications.
• Short Communications: Concise yet impactful research reports that convey significant findings, novel discoveries, or preliminary results. These articles offer brief overviews of the research question, methodology, key results, and conclusions, and are appropriate when a full-length article is not required.
• Perspectives/Opinions: Expert viewpoints that explore emerging issues, conceptual trends, scientific controversies, or critical challenges in the biological sciences. These thought pieces offer insights, opinions, or commentary on current trends, challenges, or future directions.

We particularly welcome submissions that:

• Report novel findings that significantly advance biological knowledge.
• Offer new methodological or technological advances in the field.
• Integrate and explore interdisciplinary approaches to biological problems.
• Present significant theoretical or conceptual frameworks.
• Have the potential for broad scientific impact.

Contact and Inquiries

All inquiries concerning the editorial policies and manuscript submissions should be addressed to the editor at editor[at]sospublication[dot]co[dot]in.