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BMC Biology — Template for authors

Publisher: Springer
Categories Rank Trend in last 3 yrs
Plant Science #13 of 445 up up by 3 ranks
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics #25 of 647 -
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (all) #9 of 209 -
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (all) #21 of 204 -
Biotechnology #31 of 282 down down by 13 ranks
Structural Biology #6 of 48 up up by 2 ranks
Physiology #20 of 169 down down by 3 ranks
Developmental Biology #11 of 81 -
Cell Biology #43 of 279 up up by 2 ranks
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calendar-icon Last 4 years overview: 530 Published Papers | 4943 Citations
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CiteRatio: 5.3
SJR: 1.515
SNIP: 0.684
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Quality:  
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CiteRatio: 6.6
SJR: 0.923
SNIP: 1.066
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Quality:  
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CiteRatio: 4.0
SJR: 0.715
SNIP: 1.167
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Elsevier

Quality:  
High
CiteRatio: 15.5
SJR: 5.284
SNIP: 2.364

Journal Performance & Insights

Impact Factor

CiteRatio

Determines the importance of a journal by taking a measure of frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year.

A measure of average citations received per peer-reviewed paper published in the journal.

6.765

1% from 2018

Impact factor for BMC Biology from 2016 - 2019
Year Value
2019 6.765
2018 6.723
2017 5.77
2016 6.779
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9.3

2% from 2019

CiteRatio for BMC Biology from 2016 - 2020
Year Value
2020 9.3
2019 9.5
2018 8.2
2017 8.9
2016 9.1
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  • Impact factor of this journal has increased by 1% in last year.
  • This journal’s impact factor is in the top 10 percentile category.

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  • CiteRatio of this journal has decreased by 2% in last years.
  • This journal’s CiteRatio is in the top 10 percentile category.

SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)

Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP)

Measures weighted citations received by the journal. Citation weighting depends on the categories and prestige of the citing journal.

Measures actual citations received relative to citations expected for the journal's category.

3.952

7% from 2019

SJR for BMC Biology from 2016 - 2020
Year Value
2020 3.952
2019 3.698
2018 3.628
2017 3.842
2016 3.598
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1.816

13% from 2019

SNIP for BMC Biology from 2016 - 2020
Year Value
2020 1.816
2019 1.604
2018 1.48
2017 1.369
2016 1.428
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insights Insights

  • SJR of this journal has increased by 7% in last years.
  • This journal’s SJR is in the top 10 percentile category.

insights Insights

  • SNIP of this journal has increased by 13% in last years.
  • This journal’s SNIP is in the top 10 percentile category.

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Approved by publishing and review experts on SciSpace, this template is built as per for BMC Biology formatting guidelines as mentioned in Springer author instructions. The current version was created on and has been used by 611 authors to write and format their manuscripts to this journal.

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1606-8610
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Blonder, G.E., Tinkham, M., Klapwijk, T.M.: Transition from metallic to tunneling regimes in superconducting microconstrictions: Excess current, charge imbalance, and supercurrent conversion. Phys. Rev. B 25(7), 4515–4532 (1982)

Top papers written in this journal

open accessOpen access Journal Article DOI: 10.1186/S12915-014-0087-Z
Reagent and laboratory contamination can critically impact sequence-based microbiome analyses
12 Nov 2014 - BMC Biology

Abstract:

The study of microbial communities has been revolutionised in recent years by the widespread adoption of culture independent analytical techniques such as 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metagenomics. One potential confounder of these sequence-based approaches is the presence of contamination in DNA extraction kits and other lab... The study of microbial communities has been revolutionised in recent years by the widespread adoption of culture independent analytical techniques such as 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metagenomics. One potential confounder of these sequence-based approaches is the presence of contamination in DNA extraction kits and other laboratory reagents. In this study we demonstrate that contaminating DNA is ubiquitous in commonly used DNA extraction kits and other laboratory reagents, varies greatly in composition between different kits and kit batches, and that this contamination critically impacts results obtained from samples containing a low microbial biomass. Contamination impacts both PCR-based 16S rRNA gene surveys and shotgun metagenomics. We provide an extensive list of potential contaminating genera, and guidelines on how to mitigate the effects of contamination. These results suggest that caution should be advised when applying sequence-based techniques to the study of microbiota present in low biomass environments. Concurrent sequencing of negative control samples is strongly advised. read more read less

Topics:

DNA Contamination (60%)60% related to the paper, Metagenomics (57%)57% related to the paper
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2,459 Citations
open accessOpen access Journal Article DOI: 10.1186/1741-7007-9-71
Molecular dynamics simulations and drug discovery
Jacob D. Durrant1, J. Andrew McCammon1
28 Oct 2011 - BMC Biology

Abstract:

This review discusses the many roles atomistic computer simulations of macromolecular (for example, protein) receptors and their associated small-molecule ligands can play in drug discovery, including the identification of cryptic or allosteric binding sites, the enhancement of traditional virtual-screening methodologies, and... This review discusses the many roles atomistic computer simulations of macromolecular (for example, protein) receptors and their associated small-molecule ligands can play in drug discovery, including the identification of cryptic or allosteric binding sites, the enhancement of traditional virtual-screening methodologies, and the direct prediction of small-molecule binding energies. The limitations of current simulation methodologies, including the high computational costs and approximations of molecular forces required, are also discussed. With constant improvements in both computer power and algorithm design, the future of computer-aided drug design is promising; molecular dynamics simulations are likely to play an increasingly important role. read more read less

Topics:

Drug discovery (50%)50% related to the paper
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898 Citations
open accessOpen access Journal Article DOI: 10.1186/1741-7007-10-29
Advances in establishment and analysis of three-dimensional tumor spheroid-based functional assays for target validation and drug evaluation
22 Mar 2012 - BMC Biology

Abstract:

There is overwhelming evidence that in vitro three-dimensional tumor cell cultures more accurately reflect the complex in vivo microenvironment than simple two-dimensional cell monolayers, not least with respect to gene expression profiles, signaling pathway activity and drug sensitivity. However, most currently available thr... There is overwhelming evidence that in vitro three-dimensional tumor cell cultures more accurately reflect the complex in vivo microenvironment than simple two-dimensional cell monolayers, not least with respect to gene expression profiles, signaling pathway activity and drug sensitivity. However, most currently available three-dimensional techniques are time consuming and/or lack reproducibility; thus standardized and rapid protocols are urgently needed. To address this requirement, we have developed a versatile toolkit of reproducible three-dimensional tumor spheroid models for dynamic, automated, quantitative imaging and analysis that are compatible with routine high-throughput preclinical studies. Not only do these microplate methods measure three-dimensional tumor growth, but they have also been significantly enhanced to facilitate a range of functional assays exemplifying additional key hallmarks of cancer, namely cell motility and matrix invasion. Moreover, mutual tissue invasion and angiogenesis is accommodated by coculturing tumor spheroids with murine embryoid bodies within which angiogenic differentiation occurs. Highly malignant human tumor cells were selected to exemplify therapeutic effects of three specific molecularly-targeted agents: PI-103 (phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)-mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor), 17-N-allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17-AAG) (heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) inhibitor) and CCT130234 (in-house phospholipase C (PLC)γ inhibitor). Fully automated analysis using a Celigo cytometer was validated for tumor spheroid growth and invasion against standard image analysis techniques, with excellent reproducibility and significantly increased throughput. In addition, we discovered key differential sensitivities to targeted agents between two-dimensional and three-dimensional cultures, and also demonstrated enhanced potency of some agents against cell migration/invasion compared with proliferation, suggesting their preferential utility in metastatic disease. We have established and validated a suite of highly reproducible tumor microplate three-dimensional functional assays to enhance the biological relevance of early preclinical cancer studies. We believe these assays will increase the translational predictive value of in vitro drug evaluation studies and reduce the need for in vivo studies by more effective triaging of compounds. read more read less

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In vivo (50%)50% related to the paper
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799 Citations
open accessOpen access Journal Article DOI: 10.1186/S12915-014-0069-1
The Earth Microbiome project: successes and aspirations
Jack A. Gilbert1, Jack A. Gilbert2, Jack A. Gilbert3, Janet K. Jansson4, Rob Knight5, Rob Knight6
22 Aug 2014 - BMC Biology

Abstract:

The Earth Microbiome Project (EMP) was launched in August 2010, with the ambitious aim of constructing a global catalogue of the uncultured microbial diversity of this planet. The primary vision of the Earth Microbiome Project, to process the microbial diversity and functional potential from approximately 200,000 environmenta... The Earth Microbiome Project (EMP) was launched in August 2010, with the ambitious aim of constructing a global catalogue of the uncultured microbial diversity of this planet. The primary vision of the Earth Microbiome Project, to process the microbial diversity and functional potential from approximately 200,000 environmental samples, marks it as an undertaking so massive that it was at first considered to be pure folly (as late as 2012, Jonathan Eisen was quoted in Nature as saying ‘Knight read more read less
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open accessOpen access Journal Article DOI: 10.1186/1741-7007-11-59
Gene regulation by the act of long non-coding RNA transcription.
Aleksandra E. Kornienko1, Philipp M. Guenzl1, Denise P. Barlow1, Florian M. Pauler1
30 May 2013 - BMC Biology

Abstract:

Long non-protein-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are proposed to be the largest transcript class in the mouse and human transcriptomes. Two important questions are whether all lncRNAs are functional and how they could exert a function. Several lncRNAs have been shown to function through their product, but this is not the only possible ... Long non-protein-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are proposed to be the largest transcript class in the mouse and human transcriptomes. Two important questions are whether all lncRNAs are functional and how they could exert a function. Several lncRNAs have been shown to function through their product, but this is not the only possible mode of action. In this review we focus on a role for the process of lncRNA transcription, independent of the lncRNA product, in regulating protein-coding-gene activity in cis. We discuss examples where lncRNA transcription leads to gene silencing or activation, and describe strategies to determine if the lncRNA product or its transcription causes the regulatory effect. read more read less

Topics:

Long non-coding RNA (53%)53% related to the paper, Transcription (biology) (52%)52% related to the paper, Regulation of gene expression (52%)52% related to the paper
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Frequently asked questions

1. Can I write BMC Biology in LaTeX?

Absolutely not! Our tool has been designed to help you focus on writing. You can write your entire paper as per the BMC Biology guidelines and auto format it.

2. Do you follow the BMC Biology guidelines?

Yes, the template is compliant with the BMC Biology guidelines. Our experts at SciSpace ensure that. If there are any changes to the journal's guidelines, we'll change our algorithm accordingly.

3. Can I cite my article in multiple styles in BMC Biology?

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5. Can I use a manuscript in BMC Biology that I have written in MS Word?

Yes. You can choose the right template, copy-paste the contents from the word document, and click on auto-format. Once you're done, you'll have a publish-ready paper BMC Biology that you can download at the end.

6. How long does it usually take you to format my papers in BMC Biology?

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12. Is BMC Biology's impact factor high enough that I should try publishing my article there?

To be honest, the answer is no. The impact factor is one of the many elements that determine the quality of a journal. Few of these factors include review board, rejection rates, frequency of inclusion in indexes, and Eigenfactor. You need to assess all these factors before you make your final call.

13. What is Sherpa RoMEO Archiving Policy for BMC Biology?

SHERPA/RoMEO Database

We extracted this data from Sherpa Romeo to help researchers understand the access level of this journal in accordance with the Sherpa Romeo Archiving Policy for BMC Biology. The table below indicates the level of access a journal has as per Sherpa Romeo's archiving policy.

RoMEO Colour Archiving policy
Green Can archive pre-print and post-print or publisher's version/PDF
Blue Can archive post-print (ie final draft post-refereeing) or publisher's version/PDF
Yellow Can archive pre-print (ie pre-refereeing)
White Archiving not formally supported
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  1. Pre-prints as being the version of the paper before peer review and
  2. Post-prints as being the version of the paper after peer-review, with revisions having been made.

14. What are the most common citation types In BMC Biology?

The 5 most common citation types in order of usage for BMC Biology are:.

S. No. Citation Style Type
1. Author Year
2. Numbered
3. Numbered (Superscripted)
4. Author Year (Cited Pages)
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