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Turkish Journal of Biology

Special Issue Announcement

Advances in Biochemical and Computational Chemistry: Exploring Pharmaceutical and Biological Frontiers

Editors:

  • Assoc. Prof. Arif Mermer, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye Email:
  • Assoc. Prof. Fatih Kocabaş, Regenerative Biology Research Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, İstanbul, Türkiye Email:
  • Prof. Dr. Khedidja Benarous, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Amar Telidji - Laghouat, Laghouat, Algeria Email:

Special Issue Scope:

This special issue presents pioneering research in biochemistry, computational chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, and their applications in biological sciences. The issue includes contributions from the International Conference on Applied Physics and Chemistry (11-13 September, 2024, İstanbul, Türkiye).

Key Areas of Focus:

  1. Biochemistry:
    • Molecular interactions and biochemical processes.
    • Novel biochemical techniques in health and disease.
    • Advances in enzyme function, structure, and dynamics.
  2. Computational Biology and Chemistry:
    • Development and application of computational methods to solve chemical problems.
    • Simulations and modeling techniques to understand complex biological systems.
    • Integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in chemical research.
  3. Pharmaceutical Chemistry:
    • Design, synthesis, and analysis of novel pharmaceutical compounds.
    • Drug discovery and development processes.
    • Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug delivery systems.
  4. Biological Sciences Applications:
    • Interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry and biology.
    • Research on cellular and molecular biology, including plant sciences.
    • Innovations in bioinformatics and enzymology.

Topics Covered:

  • Biological sciences and applications
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmaceutical chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Computational chemistry
  • Bioinformatics and enzymology
  • Cell biology and plant sciences
  • Food science

Submission and Review Process:

Manuscripts for this special issue should be submitted through the Turkish Journal of Biology’s online submission system. All submissions will undergo an initial screening by the Guest Editors to ensure they fit the scope and meet basic quality standards. Following this, manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process, with reviewers selected based on their expertise. Authors will be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback and resubmit for further review if necessary. The Guest Editors will recommend acceptance or rejection of manuscripts, but final approval will be made by the Editor-in-Chief.

Important Dates:

  • Deadline for contributions: September 2024
  • Target date for publication: January 2025

For Review and Opinion Papers:

Potential authors of review and opinion papers are recommended to discuss a tentative outline with the editors of the special issue before submission.

Ethical Standards:

The Turkish Journal of Biology adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. All submissions, including those for special issues, are evaluated based on their originality, significance, and contribution to the field. The journal ensures a fair and unbiased review process, maintains confidentiality of submitted manuscripts, and resolves any conflicts of interest in accordance with COPE standards.

Contact Information:

  • Assoc. Prof. Arif Mermer:
  • Assoc. Prof. Fatih Kocabaş:
  • Prof. Dr. Khedidja Benarous:

We look forward to your submissions and are excited to showcase the latest advancements in biochemical and computational chemistry and their applications in pharmaceutical and biological sciences.