Bone Research

Scope & Guideline

Elevating Understanding of Bone Health

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Bone Research with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2095-4700
PublisherSPRINGERNATURE
Support Open AccessYes
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2013 to 2024
AbbreviationBONE RES / Bone Res.
Frequency1 issue/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressCAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON N1 9XW, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

Bone Research focuses on the complex interactions between bone biology, immune responses, and therapeutic interventions, aiming to advance our understanding of bone health and disease. The journal encompasses a wide range of topics, integrating molecular, cellular, and systemic approaches to address bone-related conditions.
  1. Bone Biology and Physiology:
    Research on the fundamental biological processes governing bone development, homeostasis, and remodeling, including the roles of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes.
  2. Bone Pathology and Disease Mechanisms:
    Exploration of the mechanisms underlying various bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and bone metastasis, focusing on cellular and molecular changes.
  3. Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions:
    Studies investigating novel therapeutic approaches for bone diseases, including pharmacological treatments, biomaterials, and tissue engineering.
  4. Immune System Interactions:
    Examination of the interplay between the immune system and bone, particularly how immune cells influence bone repair and the progression of bone diseases.
  5. Mechanotransduction and Biomechanics:
    Insights into how mechanical forces affect bone cells and tissues, contributing to bone adaptation and the development of osteopathologies.
  6. Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells:
    Research on stem cell biology and regenerative strategies aimed at repairing or replacing damaged bone tissue.
The journal has recently highlighted several trending and emerging themes in bone research, reflecting the latest advancements in the field and the increasing interdisciplinary approaches being adopted.
  1. Immunology and Bone Interactions:
    A noticeable increase in research examining the relationship between the immune system and bone health, particularly how immune cells affect bone remodeling and repair processes.
  2. Nano- and Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration:
    Emerging studies focusing on the development and application of nanotechnology and biomaterials in enhancing bone healing and regeneration, showcasing innovative approaches to treat bone diseases.
  3. Single-Cell and Multi-Omics Approaches:
    The application of single-cell RNA sequencing and multi-omics techniques is on the rise, providing deeper insights into the cellular heterogeneity of bone tissues and the molecular mechanisms underlying bone diseases.
  4. Mechanotransduction Mechanisms:
    Increased interest in understanding how mechanical forces influence bone cell behavior and contribute to bone health, with implications for developing targeted therapies.
  5. Aging and Bone Health:
    Growing research into the effects of aging on bone biology and the interplay between aging-related changes and bone pathologies, emphasizing the need for age-specific therapeutic strategies.

Declining or Waning

While Bone Research has a broad and evolving focus, certain themes have shown a decline in prominence over recent years. These waning scopes may reflect shifting research priorities or advancements in technology that have made some topics less central.
  1. Traditional Pharmacological Approaches:
    There appears to be a reduction in studies focusing solely on conventional pharmacological treatments for bone diseases, as interest shifts towards more innovative therapies, including biomaterials and gene editing.
  2. Basic Histological Studies:
    Research centered purely on histological examinations without integrating molecular or genetic analyses is becoming less common, as more comprehensive methodologies gain favor.
  3. In vitro Studies without Clinical Relevance:
    The number of studies relying solely on in vitro models without clear pathways to clinical applications has decreased, as there is a greater emphasis on translational research that connects laboratory findings to clinical settings.

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