Special Issue: Biological Frontiers: Advances Across Plant, Animal, and Microbial Sciences

2024-10-05

 

Special Issue:           Biological Frontiers: Advances Across Plant, Animal, and Microbial Sciences

Issue Editor:             Okon G. Okon, PhD

                                    Department of Botany, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria

 

Computing and Applied Sciences Impact (CAS Impact) is pleased to announce a special issue under the theme "Biological Frontiers: Advances Across Plant, Animal, and Microbial Sciences." As an interdisciplinary international journal, CAS Impact invites researchers and scientists to contribute cutting-edge reviews and original papers exploring emerging discoveries in biology.

This special issue aims to explore the intersection of computational technologies and biological research, highlighting breakthroughs in plant, animal, and microbial sciences. We encourage submissions that showcase the integration of bioinformatics, computational modelling, synthetic biology, genetic engineering, and environmental monitoring in advancing biological knowledge and addressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security.

Topics:

  1. CRISPR-Cas Systems in Plant Genomics: A Revolution in Crop Improvement
  2. The Role of Epigenetics in Plant Adaptation to Environmental Stress
  3. Advances in Plant-Microbe Symbiosis: Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture
  4. Synthetic Biology in Plants: Designing Novel Traits for Future Agriculture
  5. Climate Change and Plant Migration: Predicting Species Distribution in a Changing World
  6. Genome Editing in Livestock: Ethical Implications and Technological Advances
  7. Behavioural Ecology and Social Structures in Mammals: New Insights from Field Studies
  8. Neuroscience of Animal Behaviour: Exploring the Brain-Behaviour Relationship
  9. Conservation Genomics: The Role of Genetics in Protecting Endangered Species
  10. The Impact of Urbanization on Wildlife: Behavioural and Evolutionary Adaptations
  11. Advances in Microbiome Research: Implications for Human Health and Disease
  12. CRISPR and Bacterial Immunity: Harnessing Microbial Defense Systems for Biotechnology
  13. Microbial Contributions to Bioremediation: Current Strategies and Future Directions
  14. Antibiotic Resistance in Microbial Communities: Challenges and Solutions
  15. Microbial Interactions in Extreme Environments: Exploring the Limits of Life
  16. Inter-kingdom Interactions: Exploring the Complex Relationships Between Plants, Animals, and Microbes
  17. The Role of Microbes in Plant and Animal Health: From Symbiosis to Pathogenesis
  18. Bioinformatics in Plant, Animal, and Microbial Sciences: Unlocking New Frontiers
  19. Synthetic Biology Across Biological Kingdoms: Engineering Life for the Future
  20. Climate Change and Its Impact on Biodiversity Across Plant, Animal, and Microbial Systems

Submission Guidelines:

Types of Papers:

  • Original Research Articles: Reporting novel findings that contribute to the advancement of plant, animal, and microbial sciences.
  • Review Papers: Comprehensive overviews of recent developments, challenges, and future directions in relevant fields.
  • Methodologies: New techniques, tools, or models applicable to biological research, with an emphasis on computational and applied sciences.

 

Key Dates:

  • Submission Deadline:                                             December 2, 2024
  • Peer Review Notification:                                       February 2025
  • Final Submission of Revised Manuscripts:          March 2025
  • Publication Date:                                                      June 2025

Manuscript Format:

Submissions should follow the CAS Impact journal guidelines available at: template. Manuscripts must be well-structured, with an abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references. Submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review process.

 

Submission Procedure:

Manuscripts should be submitted to the Special Issue Editor (Dr. Okon G. Okon) via email to okonokon@casi.ijournalsportfolio.com.

 

Why Publish with CAS Impact Under this Special Issue?

  • Open Access: Ensure your research is accessible to a global audience without pay-walls.
  • Interdisciplinary Impact: CAS Impact bridges multiple disciplines, allowing for cross-pollination of ideas between computing, biology, and applied sciences.
  • Global Reach: Our readership spans academia, industry, and policy-making bodies worldwide.
  • Timely Review Process: Our editorial team is committed to providing timely and thorough feedback on all submissions.
  • No Article Processing Charges: All manuscripts will be published without any cost from the authors.

 

Join us in advancing the field of biological sciences. We look forward to receiving your contributions!

For additional inquiries, please contact: okonokon@casi.ijournalsportfolio.com.