ZHURNAL OBSHCHEI BIOLOGII
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Collaboration in Biological Sciences
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Ecological and Environmental Biology:
The journal publishes research on ecological interactions, habitat selection, and the impacts of environmental changes on various species, emphasizing the importance of understanding ecosystems and biodiversity. - Genetic and Molecular Biology:
There is a strong emphasis on genetic mechanisms, molecular adaptations, and evolutionary biology, exploring how organisms adapt at the genetic level to various environmental stresses. - Behavioral Ecology:
Research on the behavioral adaptations of organisms, particularly in response to environmental stimuli, is a significant focus, highlighting the relationship between behavior and ecological dynamics. - Conservation Biology and Biodiversity:
The journal addresses issues related to biodiversity conservation, including studies on species population dynamics and the effects of human activities on ecosystems. - Taxonomy and Systematics:
It includes studies on the classification and evolutionary relationships among organisms, contributing to our understanding of biodiversity and the evolutionary history of species.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity:
There is an increasing emphasis on how climate change affects species distribution, behavior, and ecological interactions, underscoring the urgent need to understand and mitigate these impacts. - Functional Ecology and Ecophysiology:
Research focusing on the physiological adaptations of organisms to their environments is trending, particularly studies exploring how these adaptations influence ecological dynamics and organismal performance. - Genomic Studies in Ecology:
The integration of genomic techniques into ecological research is emerging, with a focus on understanding genetic diversity and its implications for conservation and adaptation. - Behavioral Adaptations and Stress Responses:
There is a noticeable increase in studies examining behavioral responses of organisms to stressors, including environmental changes and anthropogenic impacts, highlighting the importance of behavioral ecology. - Conservation Genomics:
The application of genomic tools to conservation efforts is on the rise, addressing the genetic factors that influence species survival and adaptation, and informing conservation strategies.
Declining or Waning
- Paleobiology and Fossil Studies:
Research related to paleobiology, including studies on fossil organisms and their evolutionary implications, has become less prominent, suggesting a reduced focus on historical biological contexts in favor of contemporary biological issues. - Urban Ecology:
Although urban ecology has been an important topic, the frequency of studies in this area has diminished, possibly reflecting a shift towards more general ecological studies rather than those specifically focused on urban settings. - Microbial Ecology:
While still relevant, there seems to be a waning interest in microbial ecology compared to other areas, indicating that researchers may be prioritizing larger ecological interactions over microbial community studies.
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