Journal Guide

Launched as an independent journal in 2005 Biology Letters is a primarily online, peer-reviewed journal that publishes short, high-quality articles from across the biological sciences. The scope of Biology Letters is vast - publishing high-quality research in any area of the biological sciences. However, we have particular strengths in the biology, evolution and ecology of whole organisms. We also publish in other areas of biology, such as molecular ecology and evolution, environmental science, and taxonomy and systematics.Articles submitted to Biology Letters benefit from its broad scope and readership, dedicated media promotion and we aim for a turnaround time of within 4 weeks to first decision.The journal is particularly suited to research that requires high visibility due to its novel findings.

Coronaviruses publishes original research articles, letters, reviews/mini-reviews, clinical trial and guest edited thematic issues on all aspects of coronaviruses such as their origins, types, transmission, pathogenesis, epidemiological, demographic, clinical and genomic characteristics etc.

The Journal also covers case reports and studies on outbreak of coronaviruses, their symptoms, related diseases, prevention, treatment and development of new therapeutics.

Current Alternative Energy , a peer reviewed journal publishes full-length/mini reviews, original research articles and thematic issues on experimental and applied research on alternative energy sources. The scope covers sustainable and alternative energy sources e.g. solar, wind and wave energy, geothermal, photovoltaics, biofuels. Coverage also includes enabling technologies for renewable energy and energy efficiency studies including energy engineering, new developments in energy devices, energy policy and investment.

Current Applied Materials publishes original research articles, letters, reviews/mini-reviews and guest edited thematic issues dealing with various topics related to Materials Science in China, while contributions from abroad are also welcome.

Current Applied Polymer Science publishes expert review articles and thematic issues in all applied aspects of polymer science including composites, nano polymeric composites and molecular composites, It includes biodegradable polymers, polysaccharides and other natural polymers, membranes, energy conversion and storage, conducting polymers, biomedical implants, and synthetic polymers. It will cover miscible and compatible polymer blends, amorphous and semi-crystallline polymer blends, rubber toughened and elastomeric blends, self-reinforced blends, interpenetrating networks and all other aspects of polymer science as applied to various fields of pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacture, health, agriculture, new materials and other areas.

Current Biochemical Engineering, is a peer-reviewed journal, publishing expert review articles, original research articles and guest edited issues on all the major advances in biochemical engineering.

Current Chinese Chemistry publishes original research articles, letters, reviews/mini-reviews and guest edited thematic issues dealing with various topics related to chemistry in China, while contributions from abroad are also welcome.

Current Chinese Computer Science publishes original research articles, letters, reviews/mini-reviews and guest edited thematic issues dealing with various topics related to computer science in China, while contributions from abroad are also welcome.

Current Chinese Engineering Science publishes original research articles, letters, case reports, reviews/mini-reviews and guest edited thematic issues dealing with various topics related to engineering in China, while contributions from abroad are also welcome.

Current Chromatography is an international peer-reviewed journal, which publishes expert reviews, original research articles and thematic issues in all core areas of separation science. The scope of the journal includes chromatography, electrophoresis, and other related analytical methods. The journal aims to cover major advances in both basic and applied separation science of relevance to chemical and biomedical disciplines.

“Current Cosmetic Science” publishes original research articles, in-depth reviews/mini reviews, thematic issues, and technical notes covering all aspects of advancements in fundamental and applied research on skin, cosmetic and cosmeceutical products, isolation and comprehensive characterization of natural products and their synthesis to the beneficial effects of the constituents as cosmetic and cosmeceutical ingredients. The journal also explicitly welcomes interdisciplinary contributions considering wider social, cultural, ethical and applied aspects of cosmetic science in modern society.-

Current Dentistry, a peer-reviewed journal, publishes original research, expert reviews, and thematic issues in all areas of dental, oral and craniofacial sciences including biological, clinical, materials engineering and bioengineering aspects of dental research. The journal will be of interest to researchers in dental, oral, hard-tissue, and craniofacial science.

The journal focuses on functional foods with emphasis on food chemistry technology, nutrition and health. Reviews and research papers with an interdisciplinary approach are welcomed. The journal covers the fields of bioactive plants used for nutrition, dietary fiber, probiotics; functional lipids; bioactive peptides; vitamins, minerals and botanicals and other dietary supplements. Experimental works dealing with food digestion, bioavailability of food bioactives and the mechanisms by which foods and their components are able to modulate physiological parameters connected with disease prevention of dysmetabolism will be considered for publication. The areas covered include new food bioactives, efficacy and toxicology of bioactive compounds, and other healthy food constituents. The use of genomic, chemical and biochemical technologies for study of such materials is included.

Current Green Chemistry is an international peer-reviewed journal, which publishes original research, expert reviews and thematic issues in all core areas of green chemistry. The scope covers green chemistry related to synthetic chemistry, process and analytical chemistry, separation science, sustainable resources, and alternative environmentally safer chemical procedures.

Current Mechanics and Advanced Materials is an international journal devoted to publishing peer-reviewed, high quality, original papers in the field of Materials science. The following article types are published: original research articles, reviews, thematic issues, editorials, letters, and conference reports.

Current Metabolomics and Systems Biology publishes full-length/mini reviews, original research articles, thematic issues, and technical notes covering all aspects of the recent advancements and applications of Omics technology to systems biology, disease diagnosis, personalized medicine, drug discovery, toxicity, nutrition and food, environmental studies, and functional genomics. While the journal emphasis metabolomics, manuscripts describing the application of other Omics technology (e.g., genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics), especially in combination with metabolomics, to systems biology are also welcome. This includes the application of Omics technology to clinical studies. Manuscripts appropriate for Current Metabolomics and Systems Biology should emphasize the application, development or enhancement of OMICS technology.

Current Materials Science publishes full-length/mini reviews, research articles, recent patents and guest edited thematic issues in all areas of materials science. The journal is essential reading for all researchers involved in materials science. The journal also covers recent research in fast emerging areas of materials science, biomaterials, biological materials, magnetic materials, medical implant materials, nanomaterials, ceramics, plastics, polymers, semi-conductors, coatings, composites, paper, wood, textile, methods, design and techniques.

Current Nanotoxicity and Prevention aims to provide an interdisciplinary forum for researchers and practitioners, to share innovative research and engineering practices that prevent nano-toxicity.

The journal also aims to explore how innovative methods are used for detection, evaluation and mitigating nanotoxicity. In addition, new safety regulations for manufacturer/application/disposal/exposure of nanomaterials will be proposed in the journal.

“Current Nutraceuticals” publishes original research articles, mini- and full-length reviews, feature articles, technical notes and thematic issues covering all aspects of nutraceuticals, from the isolation and comprehensive characterization of secondary metabolites and their synthesis to the biological activity of nutritional constituents and antioxidants, clinical, population, ethnological and agricultural studies. The journal also explicitly welcomes interdisciplinary contributions considering wider social, cultural, ethical and applied aspects of nutraceuticals and nutrition in modern society.