Journal of Biosciences
The Journal of Biosciences is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, India. The current editor-in-chief is Prof. B J Rao (IISER Tirupati, Tirupati). According to the "Journal Citation Reports", the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 1.65. History. The "Journal of Biosciences" was established in 1934 as the "Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (Section B)". In 1978, the "Proceedings" were split into three sections: "Proceedings-Animal Sciences, Proceedings-Plant Sciences," and "Proceedings-Experimental Biology". The latter section was renamed "Journal of Biosciences" in 1979, and  in 1991 it was merged again with the other two sections. Aim and Scope. The journal covers all areas of biology and is considered the premier journal in the country within its scope. It publishes research and reviews, series articles, perspectives, clipboards, commentaries, and short communications. Special theme issues are also published. The details of the editorial board is available at the link given below. Abstracting and indexing. The journal is abstracted and indexed in: