About the Journal
Trends in Current Biology (TCB) is an open access journal devoted to publish research papers from all areas of biology to share advances to a wider audience. The journal publishes research and review papers.
Frequency of publication: Quarterly
ISSN: 2584-2080 (Online)
Language: English
Starting year: 2023
Format of publication: Online (fully open access)
Publisher details
Trends in Current Biology (TCB) is published by atOm ePublishers (with technical support from Horizon e-Publishing Group, Thiruvananthapuram 695010, Kerala, India). Published by Anjana H Nath, Anjanam, Pappanamcode, Panangodu PO, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram 695563, Kerala, India. Email: tcb@horizonepublishing.com, atomepublishers@gmail.com
The journal invites submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish:
- Original articles (research paper, short communications, etc)
- Review articles
Aim and Scope
Trends in Current Biology (TCB) brings out research findings in all areas of biological science. The journal covers a broad spectrum of sub-disciplines of biology, including but not limited to:
Biology is a vast and diverse field of science that encompasses the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. Within biology, there are several sub-disciplines or sub-sections, each focusing on specific aspects of living organisms. Some of the main sub-sections of biology include:
Molecular Biology: Studies the structure, function, and interactions of biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and other cellular components.
Cell Biology: Focuses on the study of cells, their structure, function, and processes. It includes areas like cell organelles, cell signaling, and cell division.
Genetics: Investigates inheritance, variation, and the role of genes in living organisms. It includes the study of heredity, gene expression, and genetic engineering.
Evolutionary Biology: Explores the processes and mechanisms of evolution, including natural selection, adaptation, and speciation.
Ecology: Examines the interactions between living organisms and their environment, including the study of ecosystems, populations, and communities.
Physiology: Studies the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including organ systems, tissues, and cellular functions.
Anatomy: Focuses on the structure and organization of living organisms, including their internal and external body parts.
Taxonomy: Involves the classification and categorization of living organisms based on their evolutionary relationships and shared characteristics.
Botany: Concentrates on the study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, and ecological roles.
Zoology: Focuses on the study of animals, including their behavior, physiology, and evolutionary history.
Microbiology: Deals with the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists.
Immunology: Investigates the immune system and its role in protecting the body from infections and diseases.
Neuroscience: Examines the structure and function of the nervous system and the brain, including areas like neurobiology and neurophysiology.
Marine Biology: Concentrates on the study of marine organisms and their interactions with the marine environment.
Biochemistry: Intersects biology and chemistry, focusing on the chemical processes and substances involved in living organisms.
These sub-sections of biology represent just a fraction of the diverse range of specialized areas within the field. Many other branches and interdisciplinary fields also contribute to the overall understanding of life and its complexities.
Peer Review Process
All papers, solicited and unsolicited, will be first assessed by the Editor in Chief or one of the Editors (preliminary review). Plagiarism will be checked at this stage. The submissions and references will be checked for journal's style. Papers found unsuitable in terms of the overall requirements of the journal will be returned. If suitable, the manuscripts will be sent to Reviewers for detailed review. We carry out single-blind peer review process. Authors of these papers will be notified of acceptance, need for revision or rejection of the paper. If the Editor or Reviewer recommends resubmission after detailed revision, the same will be communicated to the authors.
Review details: The TCB reviews all the material it receives. We aim to reach a first decision on all manuscripts within two or three weeks of submission.
We may screen a research article initially by reading only the abstract, so abstracts should be as complete, accurate, and clear as possible. If the work does not seem to fit in the TCB, it will be rejected.
The TCB's team of research editors aims to read all of newly submitted research articles normally within two working days. If the article is potentially suitable for the TCB that editor will send the article to three external peer reviewers.
We aim to reach a final decision on publication within four to six weeks of submission for all articles. If we make an offer of publication subject to revision we usually ask authors to return their articles to us within two weeks.
Accepted articles are published at https://horizonepublishing.com/journals/index.php/TCB/index as they become ready.
Publication Frequency
The TCB Journal will publish one volume each year. There will be four issues per volume, publishing on 1st of January, April, July and October.
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
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Principal Contact
Ms. Anjana H Nath
Managing Editor & Publisher
Trends in Current Biology
atOm e-Publishers
Anjanam, Pappanamcode,
Panangode P.O. Palode,
Thiruvananthapuram 695563
Kerala, India
Website: https://www.atomepublishers.com/
Email: tcb@horizonepublishing.com / atomepublishers@gmail.com
Editorial Team
Our Editorial Team comprises of honorary positions such as Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial Board members, Managing Editor, Editorail Assistants, and Layout Assistant who manage the submissions received and help till publishing. The term of appointment is 2 years.
Selection criteria: The member selection criteria include expertise in the field of interest, ResearchGate's RG Score, Google Scholar's H-index, etc and previous experience, if any. Those who serve as Reviewers of TCB and perform well (quick and detailed reviewing) may get a preference during the selection process. Journal ensures geographical balance while selecting members to the editorial team.
Editor in Chief take care of the article review activities such as identifying suitable reviewers, coordinate revision of the articles, and takes the final decision on the acceptance of the manuscripts in line with the review outcome of the submissions.
Overall journal management, site maintenance, layout and proofread activities, etc are coordinated by the Managing Editor.
Revenue sources
The journal collects revenue from Article Processing Charges (APC) to partially meet the journal publishing costs.
Article Processing Charges
