Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (JMB) is a monthly international journal devoted to the advancement and dissemination of scientific knowledge pertaining to microbiology, biotechnology, and related academic disciplines.

It covers various scientific and technological aspects of Molecular and Cellular Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, and Biotechnology and Bioengineering (subcategories are listed below).

Launched in March 1991, the JMB is published by the Korean Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (KMB) and distributed worldwide.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.684

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	89

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8333

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1923

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology and Microbiology and Medicine, 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.

• Deciphering Diversity Indices for a Better Understanding of Microbial Communities

  Citation: 785

  Authors: Bo-Ra, Jiwon, Robin B., Jun Hyung, Doo Wan, Kuk-Hwan, Ju-Hoon, Hyeun Bum, Richard E.

• Current Status of Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Therapeutics, and Vaccines for Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

  Citation: 680

  Authors: Dae-Gyun, Hye-Jin, Mi-Hwa, Sunhee, Hae-Soo, Jinjong, Bum-Tae, Seong-Jun

• Advances in Rapid Detection Methods for Foodborne Pathogens

  Citation: 587

  Authors: Xihong, Chii-Wann, Jun, Deog Hwan

• A Brief Overview of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Its Plasmid O157

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Ji Youn, JangWon, Carolyn J.

• Role of Probiotics in Human Gut Microbiome-Associated Diseases

  Citation: 384

  Authors: Seon-Kyun, Robin B., You-Tae, Joongi, Hyeri, Jae Hyoung, Hyeun Bum, Ju-Hoon

• Isolation, Characterization, and Use for Plant Growth Promotion Under Salt Stress, of ACC Deaminase-Producing Halotolerant Bacteria Derived from Coastal Soil

  Citation: 325

  Authors: Md. Ashaduzzaman, Puneet. S., R., Gwang-Hyun, Tongmin

• Production of Biosurfactant Lipopeptides Iturin A, Fengycin and Surfactin A from Bacillus subtilis CMB32 for Control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

  Citation: 286

  Authors: Pyoung Il, Jaewon, Young Hwan, Youn-Tae

• Extremozymes: A Potential Source for Industrial Applications

  Citation: 280

  Authors: Kelly, David Camacho, Marcia, Prabhaharan

• Antimicrobial Activity of Basil, Oregano, and Thyme Essential Oils

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Hercules, Chrissanthy

• Production of Biopharmaceuticals in E. coli: Current Scenario and Future Perspectives

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Mohammed N., Ahmed M., Roop S., Mohamed M. M., Hassan A. I., Kulvinder S., Nabih A., Elrashdy M.

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