Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education

Aims & Scope

The scope of the JMBE is rooted in the biological sciences and branches to other disciplines.

JMBE publishes articles addressing such topics as good pedagogy and design, student interest and motivation, recruitment and retention, citizen science, and institutional transformation.

JMBE may also choose to accept manuscripts for publication in special themed issues, which cross-cut the scientific disciplines.

Recent themed topics include ethics in science, scientific citizenship, and science communication.

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, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology and Microbiology and Social Sciences, 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, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology and Microbiology and Social Sciences, 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 1,700.00 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.

• Use of Blue Agar CAS Assay for Siderophore Detection

  Citation: 452

  Authors: Brian C., Daniel, Aaron M.

• Using Soxhlet Ethanol Extraction to Produce and Test Plant Material (Essential Oils) for Their Antimicrobial Properties

  Citation: 166

  Authors: James, Malcolm, Dariel, Joanna

• Case Study Teaching Method Improves Student Performance and Perceptions of Learning Gains

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Kevin M.

• Student Engagement Declines in STEM Undergraduates during COVID-19–Driven Remote Learning

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Emma R., Lisa L., Sandra, Kristine L.

• The Development of Curricular Guidelines for Introductory Microbiology that Focus on Understanding

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Susan

• Bacterial DNA Extraction Using Individual Enzymes and Phenol/Chloroform Separation

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Mitchell Henry, Joseph, Anthony Carlson

• On the Problem and Promise of Metaphor Use in Science and Science Communication

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Cynthia, Bryan M.

• How to Assess Your CURE: A Practical Guide for Instructors of Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Erin E., Sara E.

• Team-Based Learning Enhances Long-Term Retention and Critical Thinking in an Undergraduate Microbial Physiology Course

  Citation: 82

  Authors: MICHAEL J., L. DEE

• Current Approaches in Implementing Citizen Science in the Classroom

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Harsh R., Luis R.