Indian Journal of Microbiology

Aims & Scope

Indian Journal of Microbiology is the official organ of the Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI).

It publishes full-length papers, short communication reviews and mini reviews on all aspects of microbiological research, published quarterly (March, June, September and December).

Areas of special interest include agricultural, food, environmental, industrial, medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and molecular microbiology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.482

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	67

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11945

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	556

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Immunology and Microbiology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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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.

• Induced systemic resistance (ISR) in plants: mechanism of action

  Citation: 396

  Authors: Devendra K., Anil, B. N.

• Microbial extracellular polymeric substances: central elements in heavy metal bioremediation

  Citation: 352

  Authors: Arundhati, A. K.

• Diverse Metabolic Capacities of Fungi for Bioremediation

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Radhika, Anshuman A., Hemant J.

• A Review on Occurrence of Pesticides in Environment and Current Technologies for Their Remediation and Management

  Citation: 337

  Authors: K. S., Ramya, Sunita

• Biodegradation of Low Density Polythene (LDPE) by Pseudomonas Species

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Bhone Myint, Ravi, Meena Kishore, Chu Sing, Kishore R.

• Acetic Acid Bacteria: Physiology and Carbon Sources Oxidation

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Dhouha, Maria

• Potentials of Exopolysaccharides from Lactic Acid Bacteria

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Seema, Avishek, Arun

• Ecology and biotechnological potential of Paenibacillus polymyxa: a minireview

  Citation: 206

  Authors: Sadhana, Silvia

• Biological Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Substrates for Enhanced Delignification and Enzymatic Digestibility

  Citation: 204

  Authors: M., Anju

• Trichoderma–Plant–Pathogen Interactions: Advances in Genetics of Biological Control

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Mala, Prasun K., Benjamin A., Christin, Gabriele, Susanne

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