Bentham Science news roundup
Society Updates
Bentham Science is proud to support early-career medical researchers through its continued collaboration with the American Society of Adolescent Psychiatry (ASAP).
| As part of this initiative, we were honoured to sponsor the 2026 Flaherty Paper Award, presented to Dr. Zoya Khalil, M.D. for her paper “Exploring the Associations Between Food Addiction and Dietary Patterns.” |  |
| We also sponsored the 2026 Poster Award, awarded to James Aboagye for his work “A Preliminary Systematic Review of Literature on Stress Reduction Interventions for African American Children and Adolescents. |  |
Bentham Science remains committed to empowering the next generation of researchers worldwide. Read more about updates from ASAP here.
Call for Papers - New Journals
Bentham science is launching new journals.
Current Advances in Medicine
Editor-in-Chief: Atta-ur-Rahman, FRS
Current Advances in Medicine publishes original letters (short articles), research articles, full-length/ mini-reviews and thematic issues based on full length reviews, mini-reviews and short articles dealing with various topics related to Medicine. The scope of the journal covers all areas of medicine including subspecialties and interdisciplinary topics. Learn more about the journal here.
Researchers can avail free Open Access publishing in the journal by submitting their article before June 30, 2026. Submit your paper here.
Current Cell Science
Editor-in-Chief: Yamaguchi, Masayoshi
Current Cell Science covers the latest and outstanding developments in integrative cell science. The journal includes in-depth/mini reviews, research articles and letters across disciplines such as cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology and clinical aspects. The journal encourages contributions on topics like cell metabolism, cell communication, cell signalling, cell cycle, proliferation, apoptosis, cell composition, including research in biomedical fields such as cancer, and other disease. Learn more about the journal here.
Researchers can avail free Open Access publishing in the journal by submitting their article before June 30, 2026. Submit your paper here.
Journal Updates and Offers
Current Drug Delivery and Current Drug Therapy are now fully open access journals, these journals will now be published under the CC-BY license, allowing broader access to the published content.
Bentham Science Journals Advance in 2026 CAS Rankings
Bentham Science Publishers is proud to announce that 13 SCI-indexed journals have significantly improved their standing in the 2026 Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Journal Rankings. This year, 12 journals transitioned from Q4 to Q3, while Current Neuropharmacology reached a major milestone by advancing to Q2, placing it among the top 20% of journals in the medical discipline.
Here is the list of Bentham Science journals with CAS rankings.
| Journal | 2025 CAS Ranking | 2026 CAS Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Current Neuropharmacology | Q3 | Q2 |
| Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery | Q4 | Q3 |
| Current Cancer Drug Targets | Q4 | Q3 |
| Current Organic Synthesis | Q4 | Q3 |
| Current Gene Therapy | Q4 | Q3 |
| Current Medicinal Chemistry | Q4 | Q3 |
| CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets | Q4 | Q3 |
| Current Organic Chemistry | Q4 | Q3 |
| Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry | Q4 | Q3 |
| Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry | Q4 | Q3 |
| Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry | Q4 | Q3 |
| Medicinal Chemistry | Q4 | Q3 |
| Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening | Q4 | Q3 |
Free Open Access Publishing:
Researchers can avail discounts on Open Access publishing discounts in many Bentham Science journals. This is specifically beneficial to researchers who are mandated to publish in Open Access mode by their institution or funder.
Here is a list of Bentham Science journals offering complementary Open Access till 30 June 2026 or later.
Glucolipid Metabolic Disorders
Wireless and Communication Letters
Biosphere: A Scientific Journal
Recently joining Editors-in-Chief
We welcome journal researchers who have recently joined as Editors-in-Chief for Bentham Science journals.
Valentina Belli, The University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples Italy – Editor-in-Chief, The Open Medicine Journal
Shenghao Wang, Hainan University, Haikou, China – Editor-in-Chief, Current Nanomaterials
Francesco Benedetto, University of Roma, Rome, Italy – Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Intelligent Systems in Current Computer Engineering
Zhong-Yong Yuan, Nankai University, Tianjin, China – Editor-in-Chief, Current Catalysis
Walter Filgueira De Azevedo Jr., Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil- Editor-in-Chief, Current Drug Therapy
Upcoming Thematic Issues
Here’s a list of upcoming journal issues focused on special topics with active calls for papers.
Multidisciplinary Pharmaceutical Drug Design Strategies in the Progress of Drug Discovery
Search for journal thematic issues here. You can also filter issues by status, journal, SDGs and subjects.
New Books from Bentham Science
Explore some new books from our shelf:
Handbook of Defence Project Management (Volume 1)
Accounting Sustainable Development: International Advancements at Macro and Micro Level
Sustainable Composites for Future Trends in Renewable Energy
Distributed Energy and Smart Grids: Sustainable Energy for the Future
Handbook of Defence Project Management (Volume 2)
Data Governance for Justice and Human Rights: Forensics, Flow and Frontiers
Biomarkers as Therapeutic Tools in Medical Diagnostics and Disease Monitoring
In Silico Modelling and Simulation for Diabetes and Therapy
Trials, Tech, and Triumphs of Drug Repurposing
You can get 30% off on all books and articles through our online store throughout 2026 by using the code BSPB26.
Updated Book Submission Process
We have recently updated our book submission form to include detailed instructions and specific fields for chapters and contributors. These enhancements are designed to clarify the scope of new book proposals while ensuring full alignment with current research integrity practices. We look forward to helping you transform your scientific ideas into a published reality to get started.