Current Issues in Molecular Biology
Encyclopedia
Current Issues in Molecular Biology (CIMB, Curr. Iss. Mol. Biol.) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high quality critical review papers, in English, in all areas of molecular biology
and molecular microbiology
. Relevant protocols and technology papers will also be considered for publication. The journal is published by Horizon Scientific Press
, from Norfolk
, UK.
Full content of all articles are freely available online. A print edition of the journal is also available. One volume per year.
The 2009 impact factor
was 4.588.
was incorporated into Current Issues in Molecular Biology. The new combined editorial board strengthened the publication and created a stronger and more broadly based publication.
Molecular biology
Molecular biology is the branch of biology that deals with the molecular basis of biological activity. This field overlaps with other areas of biology and chemistry, particularly genetics and biochemistry...
and molecular microbiology
Molecular microbiology
Molecular microbiology is the branch of microbiology devoted to the study of the molecular principles of the physiological processes involved in the life cycle of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, unicellular algae, fungi, and protozoa...
. Relevant protocols and technology papers will also be considered for publication. The journal is published by Horizon Scientific Press
Horizon Scientific Press
Horizon Scientific Press is a privately owned publishing company that publishes books on microbiology and molecular biology. The company is based in Norfolk, UK and has worldwide distributors....
, from Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
, UK.
Full content of all articles are freely available online. A print edition of the journal is also available. One volume per year.
The 2009 impact factor
Impact factor
The impact factor, often abbreviated IF, is a measure reflecting the average number of citations to articles published in science and social science journals. It is frequently used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field, with journals with higher impact factors deemed...
was 4.588.
History
Current Issues in Molecular Biology was established in 1999. In January 2008 the journal Current Issues in Intestinal MicrobiologyCurrent Issues in Intestinal Microbiology
Current Issues in Intestinal Microbiology is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high quality review papers on all aspects of intestinal microbiology and probiotics. Top quality original research papers and short communications are also considered for publication...
was incorporated into Current Issues in Molecular Biology. The new combined editorial board strengthened the publication and created a stronger and more broadly based publication.