Aims and Scope
Aims & Scope
The Al-Turath Journal for Biology, published electronically six times a year by Al-Turath University, welcomes original manuscripts in English across a wide range of biological disciplines. The journal aims to disseminate high-quality experimental and molecular research that advances fundamental and applied biological sciences.
Scope (Accepted Fields)
1. Molecular Biology, Genetics & Gene Regulation
This section covers experimental and computational research on biological processes at the molecular level. Key focus areas include gene expression mechanisms, transcriptional regulation, DNA replication and repair, epigenetics, structural genomics, and functional molecular genetics.
2. Biochemistry, Proteomics & Systems Biology
Research in this domain emphasizes the biochemical pathways and metabolic interactions within biological systems. It encompasses enzyme kinetics, protein structure and dynamics, metabolic regulation, biological mass spectrometry, high-throughput proteomics, and systems biology modeling.
3. Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology & Bioinformatics
This area highlights innovative technologies applied to biological systems. It covers recombinant DNA technology, biological synthesis of nanomaterials, molecular diagnostics, bioinformatic algorithms, gene editing techniques (e.g., CRISPR), and nanomedicine applications at the cellular level.
4. Cell, Developmental, Animal & Stem Cell Biology
This field focuses on cellular processes, structural biology, and animal biology. Topics include cell signaling pathways, apoptosis, cell cycle control, stem cell biology and differentiation in animal models, tissue engineering at the cellular level, and organelle function and dynamics.
5. Cancer Biology & Molecular Disease Mechanisms
This topic addresses the molecular and cellular basis of non-clinical disease pathologies. It covers cancer molecular biology, oncogenic pathways, tumor microenvironment dynamics, biomarkers, and the targeted molecular mechanisms of novel bioactive agents.
