Mission
Universum: Chemistry and Biology is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal that brings together researchers in chemistry and biology from Russia, the CIS, and abroad.
The journal's mission is to promote the development of science and the dissemination of reliable scientific knowledge by providing open access to the results of fundamental and applied research in organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, ecology, and related natural sciences.
Objectives of the journal
- publication of original scientific research of theoretical and practical significance in the field of chemistry and biology;
- ensuring independent expert evaluation of manuscripts through double-blind peer review;
- support for scientific schools in the field of natural sciences, young researchers and postgraduate students in chemical and biological specialties;
- integration of authors from Russia, CIS countries and abroad into international scientific communication;
- compliance with international standards of publication ethics (COPE).
The editorial board supports research at the intersection of chemistry and biology, including in the fields of biotechnology and environmental protection.
Indexing and standards
The journal is indexed in the scientific electronic library eLIBRARY.RU, Google Scholar, and international periodical directories. Research articles are assigned a DOI. Metadata is published in Russian and English.
The journal's editorial policy is based on the principles of openness, independence of expert evaluation, and academic integrity.