The ''Journal of Biosciences'' is a
peer-reviewed
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scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research.
Content
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published by the
Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, India. The current
editor-in-chief is Prof. B J Rao (IISER Tirupati, Tirupati). According to the ''
Journal Citation Reports'', the journal has a 2019
impact factor of 1.65.
History
The ''Journal of Biosciences'' was established in 1934 as the ''Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (Section B)''. In 1978, the ''Proceedings'' were split into three sections: ''Proceedings-Animal Sciences, Proceedings-Plant Sciences,'' and ''Proceedings-Experimental Biology''. The latter section was renamed ''Journal of Biosciences'' in 1979, and in 1991 it was merged again with the other two sections.
Aim and Scope
The journal covers all areas of biology and is considered the premier journal in the country within its scope. It publishes research and reviews, series articles, perspectives, clipboards, commentaries, and short communications. Special theme issues are also published. The details of the editorial board is available at the link given below.
Abstracting and indexing
The journal is abstracted and indexed in:
See also
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Open access in India
Open access in India (उन्मुक्त अभिगम) was begun in May 2004, when two workshops were organized by the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai. This laid the foundation for the Open Access movement in India. In 2006, ...
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Biology journals
Publications established in 1934
Academic journals published by learned and professional societies of India