Aims and Scope
The Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology (AAJBB) is an official publication of Ebu Press Ltd, committed to advancing and disseminating the latest knowledge and innovation in bioscience and biotechnology. As an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal, AAJBB provides a platform for scientists, academicians, and professionals to publish high-quality research that bridges the gap between basic and applied biological sciences. The journal encourages to submit editorial, comprehensive reviews, original full-length research, short communications, and case reports that address global challenges in health, agriculture, environment, and industry through innovative biotechnological approaches. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific communication, AAJBB aims to contribute significantly to the progress of modern bioscience and biotechnology across Asia and the world. The aims and scope of the journal is very wide, but is not limited to, the following areas,
Agricultural Biotechnology: Research focusing on the use of modern biotechnology to improve crop yield, pest resistance, and stress tolerance. Studies exploring genetic modification, molecular breeding, and precision agriculture for sustainable food production are encouraged.
Environmental Biotechnology: Research addressing biotechnological solutions for pollution control, bioremediation, and waste management. Studies exploring microbial and enzymatic processes to mitigate environmental contamination are emphasized.
Animal Biotechnology: Studies exploring advancements in animal genetics, reproduction, and disease resistance. Research highlighting molecular breeding, transgenic animal production, and livestock improvement is welcomed.
Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Science: Research focusing on aquatic biodiversity, fish physiology, and aquaculture development. Studies addressing sustainable fish production, disease management, and aquatic ecosystem conservation are included.
Zoology and Wildlife Biology: Studies exploring animal behavior, taxonomy, and ecological adaptation. Research addressing conservation strategies and wildlife population genetics is appreciated.
Food Science and Technology: Research highlighting food processing, quality control, and preservation methods. Studies exploring nutritional enhancement, food safety, and functional food development are prioritized.
Marine Bioscience: Studies addressing the biological diversity of marine ecosystems and their biotechnological potential. Research exploring marine natural products, marine microbiology, and bioprospecting of marine organisms is encouraged.
Cellular and Molecular Biology: Research focusing on cellular signaling, gene expression, and molecular mechanisms underlying life processes. Studies exploring molecular interactions, cell cycle regulation, and structural biology are included.
Developmental Biology: Studies addressing embryonic development, differentiation, and morphogenesis. Research exploring genetic and epigenetic control of developmental processes is emphasized.
Immunology and Microbiology: Research highlighting immune mechanisms, host-pathogen interactions, and infectious disease biology. Studies exploring antimicrobial resistance, immunotherapy, and vaccine development are encouraged.
Applied Biochemistry: Studies addressing enzymology, metabolism, and biochemical pathways in living organisms. Research exploring enzyme kinetics, protein modifications, and metabolomics is valued.
Biomedical Sciences: Research focusing on human health, diagnostics, and therapeutic innovations. Studies exploring biomedical devices, regenerative medicine, and molecular diagnostics are emphasized
Genetics and Genomics: Research highlighting genetic mapping, genome sequencing, and population genetics. Studies exploring genetic diversity, gene function, and evolutionary relationships are welcomed.
Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology: Studies exploring recombinant DNA technology, CRISPR-Cas systems, and metabolic engineering. Research addressing the design and synthesis of novel biological systems is encouraged.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology: Research focusing on computational modeling, data analysis, and algorithmic approaches to biological problems. Studies exploring genomics, proteomics, and systems biology applications are featured.
Enzyme Engineering: Studies addressing enzyme design, catalytic mechanisms, and industrial applications. Research highlighting protein engineering and directed evolution for enhanced enzyme performance is promoted.
Protein Science and Structural Biology: Research exploring protein folding, structure–function relationships, and molecular dynamics. Studies addressing structural elucidation through crystallography or spectroscopy are encouraged.
Nanobiotechnology: Studies exploring nanoscale materials for biomedical, agricultural, and environmental applications. Research highlighting nanoparticle synthesis, biosensing, and targeted drug delivery systems is encouraged.
Ecology and Ecotoxicology: Research addressing interactions among organisms and their environments under anthropogenic stress. Studies exploring the toxic effects of pollutants and ecological risk assessment are emphasized.
Biostatistics and Quantitative Biology: Studies addressing statistical modeling, data analysis, and hypothesis testing in biological sciences. Research exploring advanced statistical tools and their applications in experimental biology is supported.
Biophysics: Research highlighting the physical principles underlying biological systems. Studies exploring biomolecular interactions, thermodynamics, and mechanobiology are encouraged.
Industrial Biotechnology: Studies exploring bioprocess optimization, fermentation technology, and bio-based production systems. Research addressing biorefineries, biofuels, and green industrial applications is emphasized.
Plant Science and Physiology: Research focusing on plant metabolism, stress responses, and genetic improvement. Studies exploring molecular plant–microbe interactions and physiological adaptations are encouraged.
Reproductive Biology: Studies addressing reproductive physiology, fertility regulation, and developmental genetics. Research highlighting reproductive technologies in humans and animals is appreciated.
Molecular Medicine: Research exploring disease mechanisms at the molecular level. Studies addressing biomarker discovery, targeted therapy, and personalized medicine are prioritized.
Neuroscience and Neurobiology: Studies exploring brain function, neural development, and neurodegenerative diseases. Research highlighting neurophysiology and molecular neuroscience is featured.
Parasitology: Research addressing parasite biology, epidemiology, and host–parasite interactions. Studies exploring molecular diagnostics and control strategies for parasitic diseases are encouraged.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Studies exploring drug discovery, vaccine formulation, and therapeutic proteins. Research highlighting pharmacogenomics and delivery systems is emphasized.
Agricultural Microbiology: Research focusing on plant–microbe interactions, biofertilizers, and soil health. Studies addressing microbial applications in sustainable agriculture are encouraged.
Environmental Microbiology: Studies exploring microbial ecology in natural and polluted environments. Research highlighting bioremediation and microbial community dynamics is valued.
Evolutionary Biology: Research addressing genetic variation, adaptation, and speciation processes. Studies exploring molecular evolution and phylogenetic analysis are emphasized.
Systems Biology: Studies exploring integrative models of biological networks and metabolic pathways. Research highlighting computational simulation of complex biological systems is appreciated.
Toxicology: Research addressing the effects of environmental and industrial chemicals on biological systems. Studies exploring mechanisms of toxicity, detoxification, and risk assessment are encouraged.
Bioethics and Biosafety: Studies exploring ethical, social, and regulatory issues in biotechnology research. Research highlighting biosafety guidelines, responsible conduct, and policy frameworks is welcomed.
Types of articles
AAJBB publishes the following categories of manuscripts to accommodate diverse scholarly contributions and promote rigorous scientific communication,
- Editorials: Concise scholarly articles providing expert perspectives, critical commentary, or informed opinions on emerging issues, policy developments, or recently published research within the journal’s scope.
- Comprehensive review articles: In-depth and critical syntheses of existing literature that summarize recent advances, identify research gaps, evaluate current challenges, and propose future research directions.
- Original full-length research articles: Detailed reports of novel and scientifically rigorous research findings derived from experimental, clinical, field-based, or analytical studies that contribute substantial new knowledge to the discipline.
- Short communications: Brief reports of original research findings that are preliminary, narrowly focused, or based on limited datasets but demonstrate clear scientific relevance and novelty.
- Case reports: Structured analyses of specific clinical cases, experimental observations, or unique field situations that provide practical insights, highlight uncommon findings, and contribute to scientific understanding or professional practice.
