Aims and Scope

Biomedical and Chemical Applications (BIOCA) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that integrates biomedical sciences, chemical sciences, and pharmaceutical sciences. BIOCA provides a multidisciplinary platform for innovative studies that advance fundamental understanding and practical applications in healthcare, diagnostics, and therapeutics.

BIOCA welcomes original research articles, review articles, and short communications that demonstrate novelty, scientific rigor, and relevance to biomedical and chemical applications. The journal particularly encourages studies employing in silico, in vitro, and in vivo approaches, as well as translational and interdisciplinary research addressing current and emerging health challenges.

Scope at a Glance

Research Area	Main Focus
Biomedical Sciences	Biological and medical systems, disease mechanisms, diagnostics, biomarkers, antimicrobial research, and translational studies.
Chemical Sciences	Chemical and analytical methods, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, nanomaterials, sustainable chemistry, and compound characterization.
Pharmaceutical Sciences	Drug delivery, nanomedicine, formulation development, pharmacology, toxicology, natural products, and drug design.

1. Biomedical Sciences

This area covers experimental and applied research related to biological and medical systems, including:

• Microbiology and antimicrobial resistance
• Immunology and inflammation studies
• Pathology and disease mechanisms
• Molecular and cellular biology
• Experimental studies using in vitro and in vivo models
• Biomedical diagnostics, biomarkers, and biosensors
• Translational and clinically relevant research
• Computational and in silico modeling in biomedical systems

2. Chemical Sciences

This area focuses on chemical innovations and analytical approaches relevant to health sciences, including:

• Medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry
• Organic and inorganic chemistry for biomedical applications
• Analytical chemistry, including LC-MS, GC-MS, and spectroscopy
• Biochemistry and chemical biology
• Nanomaterials and functional materials for medical use
• Green and sustainable chemistry
• Chemical characterization and compound identification
• In silico chemistry, molecular docking, and computational modeling

3. Pharmaceutical Sciences

This area emphasizes the development and evaluation of drugs and therapeutic systems, including:

• Drug delivery systems, including nano- and microscale delivery
• Nanomedicine and advanced drug formulations
• Microencapsulation and nanoemulsion technologies
• Pharmacology and toxicology using in vitro and in vivo studies
• Natural products and bioactive compounds
• Pharmaceutical formulation and stability studies
• Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• Computer-aided drug design (CADD), molecular docking, and simulation studies