Review Process:
Peer-reviewed.
Publication Frequency:
Not specified.
Objective:
TIBTECH focuses on the applied biological sciences and how useful science can be derived from or inspired by living systems. The aim is to publish articles that cross multiple major themes in biotechnology, and are relevant to a broad, interdisciplinary audience.
Content Focus:
- Bioprocessing: Biochemical engineering, applied enzymology, industrial biotechnology, biofuels, metabolic engineering.
- Omics: Genome editing, single-cell technologies, bioinformatics, synthetic biology.
- Materials and Devices: Bionanotechnology, biomaterials, diagnostics, imaging, detection, soft robotics, biosensors, bioelectronics.
- Therapeutics: Biofabrication, stem cells, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, protein drugs, drug delivery.
- Agroenvironment: Environmental engineering, bioremediation, GM crops, sustainable development.
Additional Themes:
- Law and intellectual property
- Policy and regulation
- Bioethics
- Scientific communication
- Economics of biotechnology
Interdisciplinary Scope:
The journal encourages submissions that are relevant to multiple themes listed above and is interested in technologies developed from basic biology as long as there is a practical application in mind.
Audience:
The journal caters to a diverse audience that includes biologists, engineers, chemists, pharmacologists, computer scientists, and physicians. These professionals work in various settings such as academia, clinics, industries, NGOs, and governmental bodies.
Writing Style:
TIBTECH emphasizes accessible articles that are easy to read, as the audience may not be familiar with specific terminology in certain fields.
Trends in Biotechnology serves as an invaluable resource for professionals from various disciplines who are interested in the application of biological sciences for technological advancements. The journal aims to bridge different areas of biotechnology, providing a comprehensive view of the field to its diverse readership.