Journal of Molecular Biology

Journal of Molecular Biology (JMB) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that covers all aspects of molecular biology. It was established in 1959 and is published by Elsevier. The journal publishes original scientific research papers that provide mechanistic and functional insights and report a significant advance to the field. The Journal of Molecular Biology is known for its high standards in quality and rigor in the selection process of the papers it publishes.

Scope[edit | edit source]

The scope of the Journal of Molecular Biology includes but is not limited to the study of DNA, RNA, proteins and enzyme functions, biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. It aims to provide a forum for scientists to present research that offers significant insights into the structure, function, and regulation of molecules involved in all aspects of life processes.

Abstracting and Indexing[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Molecular Biology is abstracted and indexed in several bibliographic databases, ensuring that its content is accessible to a wide audience of researchers and professionals. These databases include PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. The journal's impact factor, a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, is considered a reflection of its importance in the molecular biology field.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of the Journal of Molecular Biology consists of leading scientists in the field of molecular biology. These members are responsible for maintaining the journal's high standards of scientific quality by overseeing the peer-review process and selecting significant research for publication.

Submission and Review Process[edit | edit source]

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Molecular Biology undergo a rigorous peer-review process. This process is designed to ensure that all published research is of the highest quality and integrity. The review process is confidential and is carried out by experts in the field who assess the scientific merit, originality, and significance of the submitted work.

Open Access[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Molecular Biology offers authors the option to publish their articles as open access. This means that articles are freely available to the public, allowing the widest possible dissemination of the research. Authors who choose this option are required to pay an article processing charge, which covers the costs of publication.

Notable Articles[edit | edit source]

Over the years, the Journal of Molecular Biology has published numerous groundbreaking articles that have significantly advanced the field of molecular biology. These articles have contributed to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying various biological processes and diseases.