Korean Journal of Microbiology

Aims & Scope

Korean Journal of Microbiology (Korean J.

Microbiol., KJM) publishes papers that deal with research on microorganisms, including archaea, bacteria, yeasts, ungi, microalgae, protozoa, and simple eukaryotic microorganisms.

Topics considered for publication include biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, molecular biotechnology, virology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, ecology, environmental microbiology, molecular systematics, ioinformatics, chemical or physical characterization of microbialstructures or products and basic biological properties of organisms.

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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.

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.

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.

• Toxic effects of Aroclor 1016 and bisphenol A on marine green algae Tetraselmis suecica, diatom Ditylum brightwellii and dinoflagellate Prorocentrum minimum

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Vinitha, Jang-Seu

• Succession of bacterial community structure during the early stage of biofilm development in the Antarctic marine environment

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Yung Mi, Kyung Hee, Kyuin, Eun Hye, Mincheol, Soon Gyu, Hong Kum

• Enhanced Antioxidant Effect of Black Soybean by Cheonggukjang with Potential Probiotic Bacillus subtilis CSY191

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Chung Eun, Weon Taek, Kye Man

• Development of PCR Diagnosis System for Plant Quarantine Seed-borne Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Siwon, Eun-Ha, Yeon-Mee, Yong-Gil, Tae-Young

• Antimicrobial Effect of Ursolic Acid and Oleanolic Acid against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Saeng-Gon, Min-Jung, Dong-Chun, Soon-Nang, Eu-Gene, Marcelo Oliveira, Sook-Jin, Young-Jin, Joong-Ki

• Isolation of Biogenic Amines-Degrading Strains of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens from Traditionally Fermented Soybean Products

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Yong-Sang, Sung-Ho, Do-Yeon, Tai-Boong

• Identification of Auxin from Pseudomonas sp. P7014 for the Rapid Growth of Pleurotus eryngii Mycelium

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Young Min, Kye Man

• Antibiotic Resistance and Plasmid Profile of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Strains Isolated from Kyunggi-Incheon Coastal Area

  Citation: 15

  Authors: A-Rheum, Young-June, Jung-Wan

• Microbiological, Physicochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Plain Yogurt and Soy Yogurt

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Sung-Mee

• Detection of Antifungal Endolichenic Fungi and Antifungal Compound

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Da-Mi, Da Som, Hye Young, Kap Seong, Sang Ki