May 3, 2025 — The Editorial Office of Synthetic Biology Journal received official notification that the journal has been accepted into the Scopus database.
This marks another milestone for Synthetic Biology Journal following its inclusion in the CA (Chemical Abstracts) database in 2023, further solidifying its global recognition and laying a foundation for expanding its academic influence and visibility. Since its launch in July 2020, the journal has been indexed by several prestigious databases, including the Chinese Science Citation Database (CSCD) Core Collection, Chinese Core Journals, China Science and Technology Core Journals, Scopus, and CA.
The editorial team extends heartfelt gratitude to all contributors, reviewers, and editorial board members for their dedication and hard work in advancing the journal’s development. Let us continue striving together for an even brighter future!
About Scopus
Scopus, under the globally renowned academic publisher Elsevier, is the world’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. It covers disciplines spanning natural sciences, technology, engineering, medicine, social sciences, arts, and humanities (source: www.scopus.com). Scopus employs an independent Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB) to rigorously and periodically evaluate journals. The database offers diverse metrics for assessing research outputs, journals, and scholars, serving as a critical resource for tracking research trends, identifying collaborations, and informing disciplinary planning.
Scope of Synthetic Biology Journal
The journal publishes high-impact reviews, research articles, and theoretical studies that advance the field of synthetic biology, with a focus on scientific significance, innovation, and real-world applications. It also highlights developments in biosafety, ethics, patents, industry trends, platform technologies, automation, investment, policy, and regulations.
Research Areas (Aligned with Engineering Biology Research Roadmap):
1. DNA Synthesis and Assembly；
2. Biomolecular Engineering；
3. Design of Gene Circuits；
4. Host and Community Engineering；
5. Construction and Application of Synthetic Biosystems (Industry, Therapy & Medicine, Food, Agriculture, Environment, Energy, Materials)；
6. Machine Learning (Data Science).
Additional Coverage:
1. Excellent iGEM Projects；
2. Biosecurity and Ethic；
3. Patent and Industrial Analysis；
4. Platform Construction and Automation；
5. Investment and Economy；
6. Policy and Rule for Science and Technology.