Database : the journal of biological databases and curation

Aims & Scope

Database: The Journal of Biological Databases and Curation provides an open access platform for the presentation of novel ideas in database research surrounding biological information, and aims to help strengthen the bridge between database developers, curators, and users.

In addition, the journal will provide a platform for the description of novel advances in the field of biocuration and promote the use of information from biological databases to assist in the planning and design of original research projects.

Biocuration involves the translation of information relevant to biology and medicine, into an organized format, typically as a database, which enables the integration of scientific literature as well as large datasets such that information is accurately represented and readily accessible, as a source of information for scientists, and as a basis for computational analysis.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Computer Science and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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• Review url
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• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
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• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Computer Science and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,598.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• NCBI Taxonomy: a comprehensive update on curation, resources and tools

  Citation: 1623

  Authors: Conrad L, Stacy, Mikhail, Carol L, Sivakumar, Rogneda, Detlef, Richard, Kathleen, Barbara, Shobha, Vladimir, John P, Lu, Seán, Ilene

• GeneCards Version 3: the human gene integrator

  Citation: 1473

  Authors: M., I., J., N., T., M., N., I., T., H., A., T., Y., G., A., D.

• The harmonizome: a collection of processed datasets gathered to serve and mine knowledge about genes and proteins

  Citation: 1314

  Authors: Andrew D., Gregory W., Nicolas F., Zichen, Caroline D., Michael G., Avi

• PanglaoDB: a web server for exploration of mouse and human single-cell RNA sequencing data

  Citation: 1185

  Authors: Oscar, Li-Ming, Johan L M

• Ensembl BioMarts: a hub for data retrieval across taxonomic space

  Citation: 1130

  Authors: R. J., A., S., J., G., G., J., D., P., A., P., P.

• UniProt Knowledgebase: a hub of integrated protein data

  Citation: 1059

  Authors: M., U.

• Phenol-Explorer: an online comprehensive database on polyphenol contents in foods

  Citation: 1028

  Authors: V., J., F., V., L., L., C., R., J., D., A.

• GeneHancer: genome-wide integration of enhancers and target genes in GeneCards

  Citation: 1008

  Authors: Simon, Ron, Noa, Rotem, Inbar, Tsippi, Naomi, Asher, Michal, Marilyn, Doron, Dana

• The Ensembl gene annotation system

  Citation: 990

  Authors: Bronwen L., Sarah, Daniel, Laura, Valery, Susan, Julio, Konstantinos, Carlos, Thibaut, Kevin, Andreas, Felix, Fergal J., Daniel N., Rishi, Magali, Michael, Y. Amy, Jan-Hinnerk, Simon, Amonida, Paul, Stephen M. J.

• DisGeNET: a discovery platform for the dynamical exploration of human diseases and their genes

  Citation: 863

  Authors: J., N., A., J., A., M., F., L. I.