Open Biology facts for kids
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Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
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Open Biol. |
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| Discipline | Natural sciences |
| Language | English |
| Edited by | Jonathon Pines |
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Royal Society (United Kingdom)
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Publication history
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2011–present |
| Frequency | Upon publication |
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Open access
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Yes |
| License | CC-BY 4.0 |
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Impact factor
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5.8 |
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| ISSN | 2046-2441 |
| CODEN | OBPICQ |
| OCLC no. | 758836335 |
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Open Biology is a special scientific journal that shares new discoveries in biology. It is published by the Royal Society, a very old and respected group of scientists in the United Kingdom. This journal focuses on the tiny parts of living things, like molecules and cells.
What makes Open Biology special is that it is open access. This means anyone can read all the articles for free online as soon as they are published. Also, the articles are peer-reviewed. This means other expert scientists check the articles carefully before they are published to make sure the information is correct and the research is good.
The first issue of Open Biology came out in September 2011. Since 2020, the main person in charge of the journal, called the editor-in-chief, has been Jonathon Pines.
When scientists send their research to Open Biology, it usually takes about four weeks for the journal to make a first decision on whether they will publish it. Open Biology has also received the DOAJ Seal, which is a special award for journals that do a great job with open access publishing.
What Open Biology Covers
Open Biology publishes articles about many exciting areas of science. These include:
- Biochemistry: The chemistry of living things.
- Bioinformatics: Using computers to understand biological data.
- Biophysics: How physics applies to living systems.
- Biotechnology: Using living things to make useful products.
- Cellular biology: The study of cells, the basic building blocks of life.
- Developmental biology: How living things grow and develop.
- Genetics: The study of genes and heredity.
- Genomics: The study of all of an organism's genes.
- Immunology: The study of the body's defense system.
- Microbiology: The study of tiny living things like bacteria.
- Molecular biology: The study of molecules important for life.
- Neuroscience: The study of the brain and nervous system.
- Structural biology: The study of the shapes of biological molecules.
- Synthetic biology: Designing new biological parts and systems.
- Systems biology: Looking at how all parts of a biological system work together.
The journal publishes different kinds of articles, such as new research findings, reviews of existing knowledge, and expert opinions on scientific topics.
How Open Biology Articles Are Found
Open Biology articles are listed in several important science databases. This helps other scientists and students find the research easily. Some of these databases include:
- Science Citation Index Expanded
- BIOSIS Previews
- Scopus
- MEDLINE/PubMed
The journal also has something called an "impact factor." This number shows how often articles from the journal are cited (or referred to) by other scientists. In 2022, the impact factor for Open Biology was 5.8. This means its articles are often used and referenced by other researchers.
