Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Chemical Sciences

This pillar focuses on the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes.

• Analytical Chemistry

  • Spectroscopy (NMR, IR, UV-Vis)

  • Chromatography (HPLC, GC-MS)

  • Electrochemistry and Sensors

• Inorganic Chemistry

  • Coordination Compounds and Ligand Theory

  • Organometallic Chemistry

  • Bioinorganic Chemistry (Metals in biological systems)

• Organic Chemistry

  • Synthetic Methodology and Total Synthesis

  • Stereochemistry and Reaction Mechanisms

  • Polymer Chemistry and Macromolecules

• Physical Chemistry

  • Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

  • Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Modeling

  • Surface Science and Catalysis

• Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Drug Design and Discovery

  • Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

2. Biological Sciences

This pillar examines the complexity of life from the cellular level to entire ecosystems.

• Molecular & Cellular Biology

  • Cell Signaling and Communication

  • Organelle Function and Protein Synthesis

  • Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine

• Genetics & Genomics

  • DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination

  • Epigenetics and Gene Expression

  • CRISPR and Genetic Engineering

• Microbiology & Immunology

  • Bacteriology, Virology, and Mycology

  • Pathogenesis and Infectious Diseases

  • Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses

• Biochemistry

  • Enzymology and Metabolic Pathways

  • Structural Biology (Protein folding and nucleic acids)

  • Bioenergetics (ATP production and Photosynthesis)

• Physiology & Anatomy

  • Neurobiology and Sensory Systems

  • Endocrinology and Hormonal Regulation

3. Environmental Sciences

This pillar applies chemical and biological principles to understand and solve environmental challenges.

• Environmental Chemistry

  • Atmospheric Chemistry (Ozone depletion, Greenhouse gases)

  • Aquatic Chemistry (Water quality, Ocean acidification)

  • Soil Chemistry and Nutrient Cycling

• Ecology & Conservation Biology

  • Population Dynamics and Community Ecology

  • Biodiversity and Habitat Restoration

  • Ecosystem Services and Sustainability

• Toxicology & Pollution Control

  • Ecotoxicology (Effects of toxins on wildlife)

  • Waste Management (Solid, Hazardous, and Nuclear)

  • Bioremediation (Using microbes to clean pollutants)

• Climate Change & Energy

  • Renewable Energy Systems (Solar, Wind, Biofuels)

  • Carbon Capture and Sequestration

  • Climate Modeling and Mitigation Strategies

• Environmental Policy & Ethics

  • Risk Assessment and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

  • Global Environmental Law and Agreements

4. Interdisciplinary & Emerging Fields

The most modern research often happens at the intersection of these three domains.

• Green Chemistry: Designing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances.

• Synthetic Biology: Redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.

• Biogeochemistry: The study of the chemical, physical, geological, and biological processes that govern the composition of the natural environment.

• Nanotechnology: The application of nanomaterials in medicine (drug delivery) and environmental cleanup.