Aims & Scope

Aims

Biological and Chemical Information Processing (BCIP) is a gold open access, peer-reviewed journal that aims to be the premier platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and advancements at the intersection of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science. The journal seeks to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that advance our understanding of how biological and chemical systems process information, from molecular to systemic levels. The journal also focuses on the exploration, development, and application of sensing and computing technologies within biological and chemical contexts. BCIP encourages the submission of interdisciplinary research that bridges gaps between traditional scientific domains, fostering innovative approaches to studying complex biological and chemical phenomena through the lens of information processing. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scope

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • information processing at molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels
  • unconventional computing with chemical and biological substrates, including physics of computation
  • cellular and systems biology and artificial life
  • chemical informatics
  • technologies for probing, measuring, and manipulating information processing in biological and chemical systems
  • theoretical frameworks and computational models that describe information processing in biological and chemical contexts
  • simulation studies and data-driven approaches to predict and analyze information dynamics in complex systems
  • algorithms and hardware designs inspired by biological and chemical processes
  • advanced sensors for biological and chemical applications, including optical, electrochemical, biosensors, and lab-on-a-chip devices
  • exploration of fundamental biological and chemical recognition mechanisms and their integration into sensing technologies
  • development of novel materials for sensor construction, including nanomaterials, biocompatible materials, and functional polymers