Point-of-care diagnostics
Submissions now open
| Deadline: | 13 July 2026 |
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| Guest Editors: |
Stefano Cinti, University of Naples Federico II Sevinc Kurbanoglu, Ankara University Eden Morales, National Autonomous University of Mexico Camelia Bala, University of Bucharest Ningtao Cheng, Zhejiang University Waleed Alahmad, Chulalongkorn University |
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This themed issue invites submissions of original research articles and comprehensive, high-quality reviews that present innovative concepts, technologies and methods in point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. The scope specifically encompasses the design, development and application of portable, rapid and user-friendly diagnostic platforms, and is intended for decentralized solutions. We particularly welcome contributions describing novel sensing strategies, including but not limited:
Studies employing advanced functional materials, nanomaterials, smart polymers, hydrogels, biomimetic, to enable optical, electrochemical, mechanical, photonics, and/or multimodal transduction are strongly encouraged. In addition, submissions addressing sample handling and preparation at the point of need, including on-device filtration, separation, preconcentration and signal amplification, will be considered. Contributions may focus on applications spanning clinical diagnostics, precision and personalized medicine, infectious disease monitoring, environmental and food safety testing. |
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Analytical Methods
Impact factor
2.7 (2024)
First decision time (all)
15 days
First decision time (peer)
32 days
Editor-in-chief
B Jill Venton
Open access
Hybrid