Biological Trace Element Research provides a much-needed central forum for the emergent, interdisciplinary field of research on the biological, environmental, and biomedical roles of trace elements. Rather than confine itself to biochemistry, the journal emphasizes the integrative aspects of trace metal research in all appropriate fields, publishing human and animal nutritional studies devoted to the fundamental chemistry and biochemistry at issue as well as to the elucidation of the relevant aspects of preventive medicine, epidemiology, clinical chemistry, agriculture, endocrinology, animal science, pharmacology, microbiology, toxicology, virology, marine biology, sensory physiology, developmental biology, and related fields.
- A central forum for interdisciplinary research on the biological, environmental, and biomedical roles of trace elements
- Publishes human and animal nutritional studies devoted to fundamental chemistry and biochemistry
- Covers relevant aspects of preventive medicine, epidemiology, clinical chemistry, agriculture, endocrinology, animal science and more
- 100% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again
Journal information
- Co-Editor-in-Chief
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- John B. Vincent,
- Forrest H. Nielsen
- Publishing model
- Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us
Journal metrics
- 2.639 (2019)
- Impact factor
- 2.570 (2019)
- Five year impact factor
- 22 days
- Submission to first decision
- 80 days
- Submission to acceptance
- 345,346 (2019)
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Mercury Concentrations in Four Marine Fishery Resources from Rio de Janeiro Coast, SW Atlantic, and Potential Human Health Risk Via Fish Consumption
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Organically vs. Conventionally Grown Vegetables: Multi-elemental Analysis and Nutritional Evaluation
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Relationship Between Gymnastic Rhythmic Practice and Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Trace Element Status in Young Girls
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The Effect of Zinc Concentration on Physiological, Immunological, and Histological Changes in Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) as Bio-indicator for Environment Quality Criteria
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- Electronic ISSN
- 1559-0720
- Print ISSN
- 0163-4984
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