PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ZOOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge in Physiology and Biochemistry
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Physiological Ecology:
The journal emphasizes studies that explore the physiological adaptations of animals to their environments, including temperature regulation, metabolic responses, and energy allocation strategies. - Biochemical Processes:
Research on the biochemical mechanisms underlying physiological functions is a core focus, including studies on metabolism, hormonal regulation, and cellular responses to stress. - Comparative Physiology:
The journal frequently publishes comparative studies that examine physiological traits across different species, providing insights into evolutionary adaptations and functional diversity. - Environmental Stress Responses:
A significant area of interest is how various environmental stressors—such as temperature extremes, hypoxia, and pollutants—affect animal physiology and behavior. - Developmental Physiology:
The journal also covers research on developmental changes in physiology, particularly how early-life conditions influence growth, metabolism, and later-life performance.
Trending and Emerging
- Physiological Responses to Climate Change:
There is an increasing focus on how climate change affects physiological traits in various species, including adaptations to extreme temperatures and altered metabolic processes. - Integrative Approaches Combining Genomics and Physiology:
Recent studies are trendily employing genomics alongside physiological assessments, indicating a move towards understanding the genetic basis of physiological traits and responses. - Health and Disease in Wildlife:
Emerging themes include the physiological impacts of disease and infection on wildlife, reflecting a growing interest in conservation physiology and the health of ecosystems. - Behavioral Physiology and Ecology:
There is a rising trend in research exploring the physiological underpinnings of behavior, particularly in relation to stress responses and reproductive strategies. - Metabolic Phenotyping:
Research focusing on metabolic phenotypes and their ecological implications is becoming more prominent, linking individual metabolic traits to broader ecological and evolutionary questions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Morphological Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on morphological traits without integrating physiological or biochemical analyses, indicating a shift towards more integrative approaches. - Static Laboratory Studies:
Research that relies heavily on static laboratory conditions is becoming less frequent, as there is a growing emphasis on field-based studies that consider dynamic interactions with the environment. - Generalized Ecological Models:
Papers that utilize broad ecological models without specific physiological or biochemical context are less common, suggesting a trend towards more nuanced and mechanistic approaches in ecological physiology.
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