International Journal of Microbiology

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Microbiology is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies on microorganisms and their interaction with hosts and the environment.

The journal covers all microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and protozoa.

Basic science will be considered, as well as medical and applied research.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 950.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Edible Mushrooms: Improving Human Health and Promoting Quality Life

  Citation: 656

  Authors: María Elena, Talía, Octavio

• Fungal Biofilm Resistance

  Citation: 416

  Authors: Gordon, Ranjith, Leighann, Craig

• Antifungal Resistance and New Strategies to Control Fungal Infections

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Patrick, Selene, Alix T.

• Isolation of Cellulose-Degrading Bacteria and Determination of Their Cellulolytic Potential

  Citation: 297

  Authors: Pratima, Kalpana, Avinash

• The Human Microbiome and Its Impacts on Health

  Citation: 292

  Authors: Grace A., John O., Oyewumi O., Grace I.

• The Role of Bacterial Biofilm in Antibiotic Resistance and Food Contamination

  Citation: 278

  Authors: Gedif Meseret

• Bacteriophages and Their Role in Food Safety

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Sanna M., Hugo, Joana

• Antimicrobial Activities of Leaf Extracts of Guava (<i>Psidium guajava</i>L.) on Two Gram-Negative and Gram-Positive Bacteria

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Bipul, Kimberly, Fredrick, Dwayne, Anand

• Microbial Contamination, an Increasing Threat to the Consumption of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Today’s World

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Gadafi Iddrisu, Denis Dekugmen, Vera Gobe, Priscilla

• Endophytes: Colonization, Behaviour, and Their Role in Defense Mechanism

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Anteneh Ademe