JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY

Scope & Guideline

Exploring the Intricacies of Insect Life

Introduction

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LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN0022-1910
PublisherPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1957 to 2024
AbbreviationJ INSECT PHYSIOL / J. Insect Physiol.
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
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AddressTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The Journal of Insect Physiology focuses on the physiological processes that govern the biology of insects, integrating various approaches to understand their complex life systems.
  1. Insect Physiology and Biochemistry:
    Research on the physiological mechanisms and biochemical pathways that sustain insect life, including metabolism, growth, reproduction, and stress responses.
  2. Ecophysiology:
    Studies on how insects interact with their environment, including responses to climate change, habitat alterations, and resource availability.
  3. Neurophysiology:
    Investigations into the nervous system function of insects, encompassing behavior, sensory processing, and neurochemical regulation.
  4. Developmental Physiology:
    Exploration of the physiological changes during various life stages of insects, including metamorphosis and diapause.
  5. Molecular Physiology:
    Focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying physiological processes, employing techniques such as gene editing and transcriptomics.
  6. Insect-Host Interactions:
    Research on the physiological aspects of interactions between insects and their hosts, including parasitism, mutualism, and predation.
  7. Environmental Physiology:
    Examination of how insects adapt physiologically to environmental stressors such as temperature extremes, humidity fluctuations, and pollutants.
The Journal of Insect Physiology has recently embraced several emerging themes, reflecting current scientific interests and societal challenges.
  1. Climate Change Impacts:
    Research on how climate change affects insect physiology, behavior, and ecology is increasingly prominent, addressing the urgent need to understand insect responses to global warming.
  2. Microbiome and Insect Health:
    Studies exploring the role of microbiota in insect physiology and health are emerging, highlighting the significance of gut microbes in metabolic processes and disease resistance.
  3. Genetic and Genomic Approaches:
    There is a noticeable trend towards utilizing genetic and genomic tools, such as CRISPR/Cas9, to study physiological processes, reflecting advancements in molecular biology.
  4. Physiological Mechanisms of Insect-Pathogen Interactions:
    Research focused on how insects respond physiologically to pathogens and parasites is gaining traction, aiming to improve pest management strategies.
  5. Behavioral Physiology:
    Increased interest in the physiological basis of insect behavior, including foraging, mating, and social interactions, is evident, bridging the gap between physiology and ethology.
  6. Sustainable Insect Management:
    Research addressing the physiological aspects of pest management strategies that are environmentally sustainable and that consider insect welfare is on the rise.

Declining or Waning

Over the years, certain themes within the Journal of Insect Physiology have shown a decline in publication frequency, reflecting shifts in research focus or diminishing interest in specific areas.
  1. Traditional Toxicology Studies:
    Research centered on the toxicological effects of chemicals on insects has seen a decline, possibly due to increasing interest in integrated pest management and sustainable practices.
  2. Static Taxonomic Studies:
    Papers focused solely on the classification and description of new insect species without physiological context are less common, as the field moves towards more integrative approaches.
  3. Basic Morphological Studies:
    Research that primarily investigates the morphology of insects without linking it to physiological or ecological implications is becoming less prevalent as the emphasis shifts to functional morphology.
  4. Historical Physiology:
    Studies that explore historical aspects of insect physiology, such as evolutionary perspectives without direct experimental data, are diminishing in favor of more contemporary research approaches.

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