Microbiome

Scope & Guideline

Exploring the Hidden Forces of Health

Introduction

Delve into the academic richness of Microbiome with our guidelines, detailing its aims and scope. Our resource identifies emerging and trending topics paving the way for new academic progress. We also provide insights into declining or waning topics, helping you stay informed about changing research landscapes. Evaluate highly cited topics and recent publications within these guidelines to align your work with influential scholarly trends.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2049-2618
PublisherBMC
Support Open AccessYes
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2013 to 2024
AbbreviationMICROBIOME / Microbiome
Frequency1 issue/year
Time To First Decision-
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AddressCAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON N1 9XW, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Microbiome' focuses on the intricate relationships between microbiota and their hosts across a diverse range of animal species. It emphasizes the role of microbiomes in health, disease, nutrition, and ecological interactions.
  1. Microbiome-Host Interactions:
    Explores how microbiomes interact with their hosts, influencing health and disease outcomes, with a focus on mechanisms of interaction and functional implications.
  2. Nutritional and Dietary Impacts:
    Investigates how different diets and nutritional strategies affect the composition and function of microbiomes in various animal species, emphasizing the role of specific dietary components.
  3. Microbial Dynamics and Ecology:
    Analyzes the dynamics of microbial communities in response to environmental changes, host factors, and management practices, contributing to our understanding of microbial ecology.
  4. Antimicrobial Resistance and Health:
    Examines the emergence and transmission of antimicrobial resistance within microbiomes, particularly in agricultural settings, and its implications for animal and public health.
  5. Application of Omics Technologies:
    Utilizes advanced omics technologies (metagenomics, metabolomics, etc.) to characterize microbiomes and their functional capabilities, driving innovations in animal health and nutrition.
  6. Conservation and Biodiversity:
    Addresses the role of microbiomes in conservation efforts, particularly in threatened and endangered species, highlighting their importance in ecological resilience.
Recent publications in 'Microbiome' indicate emerging research trends that reflect the evolving landscape of microbiome science, focusing on innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches.
  1. Microbiome and Immunity:
    There is a growing interest in understanding the relationship between microbiomes and immune responses, particularly how microbiota composition influences host immunity under various conditions.
  2. Microbiome in Aquaculture:
    Research on microbiomes in aquatic species, particularly in aquaculture, is trending, emphasizing the role of microbiota in health, growth performance, and disease resistance in fish.
  3. Cross-Species Microbiome Comparisons:
    Emerging studies are increasingly comparing microbiomes across different species to identify conserved functions and ecological roles, providing insights into evolutionary biology.
  4. Environmental Influences on Microbiomes:
    Investigations into how environmental factors, such as urbanization and climate change, impact microbial communities are gaining momentum, reflecting broader ecological concerns.
  5. Microbiome in Wildlife Conservation:
    There is an increasing focus on the role of microbiomes in wildlife conservation efforts, particularly in understanding how microbiota contribute to the health and survival of endangered species.
  6. Integration of AI and Machine Learning:
    The application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in analyzing microbiome data is emerging, enhancing predictive modeling and understanding of complex microbiome interactions.

Declining or Waning

While the journal has maintained a strong focus on several core areas, some themes have shown a decline in publication frequency or prominence over recent years.
  1. Traditional Antibiotic Studies:
    Research focused on the effects of traditional antibiotics on microbiomes appears to be waning, likely due to a shift towards exploring alternative health interventions and the implications of antibiotic resistance.
  2. Single-Species Microbial Studies:
    The emphasis on studies involving single-species microbiota is decreasing as the field moves towards more complex, multi-species interactions and ecological dynamics.
  3. Static Microbiome Profiles:
    There is a decline in studies that present static profiles of microbiomes without exploring their functional capacities or dynamics, reflecting a broader interest in understanding microbiome adaptability.
  4. Host-Only Studies:
    Research that exclusively examines host factors without consideration of the microbiome is becoming less prevalent, as the interconnectedness of hosts and their microbiomes gains more recognition.
  5. Simplistic Dietary Impact Assessments:
    The simplicity of dietary impact assessments on microbiomes is declining, with a growing preference for comprehensive studies that consider multiple dietary components and their interactions.

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