Aim & Scope
The Journal of Life Sciences, Systems and Technologies is committed to supporting and disseminating research that advances the understanding of biological systems through systems-based approaches and technological innovation. The journal aims to provide a platform for multidisciplinary work at the interface of biology, engineering, informatics, and applied science. Its primary objective is to encourage the exploration of life sciences from a systems perspective and to promote technological applications that enhance the study, modelling, and manipulation of biological phenomena.
This journal recognises that the complexity of living systems cannot be fully addressed through single-discipline approaches. As biological research becomes increasingly data-intensive, technologically supported, and application-oriented, there is a growing need for platforms that accommodate integrative thinking. The journal therefore supports the convergence of traditional life sciences with computational analysis, synthetic design, biomedical engineering, environmental systems, and advanced instrumentation.
By publishing research that bridges theoretical and applied science, the Journal of Life Sciences, Systems and Technologies seeks to contribute to progress in fields such as bioinformatics, molecular systems biology, medical diagnostics, synthetic biology, agricultural biotechnology, and ecological engineering. The journal aims to highlight the interconnected nature of living processes and the growing role of systems and technologies in making biology more predictive, programmable, and practically useful.
The journal invites contributions from researchers in academia, government, healthcare, biotechnology, and environmental science. It welcomes original research articles, review papers, applied studies, and cross-disciplinary collaborations that result in meaningful insights, methodological advances, or practical innovations in life sciences.
Scope
The journal’s scope includes a wide range of topics that connect biological research with systems-level thinking and technological implementation. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that reflect both depth within specific disciplines and breadth across disciplines. Topics of interest fall into several broad thematic categories:
1. Systems Biology and Integrated Biological Research
This area includes studies that apply systems-level analysis to understand biological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organismal, or ecological level.
- Network modelling of gene regulation, protein interactions, or metabolic pathways
- Analysis of biological feedback systems and control mechanisms
- Dynamic modelling of physiological or pathological processes
- Integration of multi-omics data for biological interpretation
- Quantitative systems pharmacology and systems toxicology
- Systems approaches in evolutionary biology or developmental biology
2. Synthetic Biology and Biological Engineering
Manuscripts describing efforts to design and build new biological parts, devices, and systems are welcomed. Research may include:
- Synthetic metabolic pathways for industrial or medical use
- Genetic circuit engineering and control of gene expression
- Cell-based sensors and programmable biological systems
- Applications of synthetic biology in agriculture or renewable materials
- Evaluation of biosafety, standardisation, and regulation in engineered systems
3. Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
This category includes articles focused on computational methods and data science approaches used to analyse biological data and generate predictive insights.
- Sequence analysis, structure prediction, and genome annotation
- Computational modelling of biological systems or processes
- Algorithm development for biological data analysis
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence in life sciences
- Data visualisation tools and software platforms for bioinformatics
- Integration of biological databases and knowledge systems
4. Biomedical Technology and Diagnostics
The journal invites contributions related to technology development and application in medical, clinical, and health-related settings.
- Biosensor development and point-of-care diagnostics
- Imaging technologies for biological and medical research
- Biomedical instrumentation and device design
- Wearable technologies for physiological monitoring
- Miniaturised diagnostic systems and lab-on-chip devices
- Automation and robotics in life sciences research
5. Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology
Authors may submit work that applies systems or technological approaches to address challenges in environmental science and agriculture.
- Waste treatment and bioremediation technologies
- Systems approaches to microbial ecology or environmental genomics
- Engineered organisms for environmental restoration
- Agricultural biotechnology for crop improvement and sustainability
- Precision agriculture and remote sensing in biological monitoring
- Controlled-environment systems for biological research or food production
6. Health Systems, Public Health, and Epidemiological Modelling
This category includes systems-level approaches to understanding health trends, disease dynamics, and intervention outcomes at the population level.
- Systems modelling of infectious disease outbreaks
- Integration of biological data into health informatics platforms
- Network modelling in public health systems
- Early warning systems and digital health surveillance
- Interactions between biological, social, and environmental factors in health
7. Experimental Techniques and Instrumentation
The journal supports the dissemination of methodological advances and the development of tools that support life sciences research.
- High-throughput screening platforms
- Analytical instrumentation for biomolecular analysis
- Microfluidic systems and nanotechnology in biology
- Imaging, spectroscopy, and molecular diagnostics technologies
- Automation in sample preparation, processing, or analysis
- Hardware–software integration in life science laboratories
8. Interdisciplinary and Translational Applications
Manuscripts that describe projects drawing on multiple fields or that demonstrate translational relevance are welcomed.
- Projects integrating biology, engineering, computer science, and data analysis
- Translational research from laboratory to clinical or field settings
- Public–private collaborations in biotechnology innovation
- Case studies involving cross-sector partnerships or policy implications
The Journal of Life Sciences, Systems and Technologies encourages contributions from all global regions and institutional contexts. Research conducted in collaboration between academic and non-academic partners is welcome, provided the submission maintains clarity, scholarly presentation, and ethical standards. The journal values contributions that address region-specific challenges, underexplored biological systems, or emerging areas of research with future potential.
The journal also welcomes submissions that highlight education, training, and capacity-building within systems biology or biotechnology, particularly those that share strategies for interdisciplinary curriculum design or the use of technology in life science education.
Authors submitting work should ensure that their manuscripts are original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism. Ethical approval must be documented for any research involving human participants, animal subjects, or sensitive ecological work. Manuscripts should also disclose any relevant funding sources or conflicts of interest.
By embracing the diversity of biological research and its connection with systems approaches and technological progress, the Journal of Life Sciences, Systems and Technologies aims to promote a deeper and more actionable understanding of living systems. The journal’s scope is deliberately broad to support dialogue between disciplines and to accommodate the continuing expansion of the life sciences in content, tools, and societal relevance.
