World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Aims & Scope

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology publishes research papers and review articles on all aspects of Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology.

Since its foundation, the Journal has provided a forum for research work directed toward finding microbiological and biotechnological solutions to global problems.

As many of these problems, including crop productivity, public health and waste management, have major impacts in the developing world, the Journal especially reports on advances for and from developing regions.

Some topics are not within the scope of the Journal.

Please do not submit your manuscript if it falls into one of the following categories: · Virology · Simple isolation of microbes from local sources · Simple descriptions of an environment or reports on a procedure · Veterinary, agricultural and clinical topics in which the main focus is not on a microorganism · Data reporting on host response to microbes · Optimization of a procedure · Description of the biological effects of not fully identified compounds or undefined extracts of natural origin · Data on not fully purified enzymes or procedures in which they are applied All articles published in the Journal are independently refereed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.2
2024	4.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.892

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	126

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5775

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4154

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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
• Medline

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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.

• Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR): emergence in agriculture

  Citation: 2087

  Authors: P. N., D. K.

• Bioremediation techniques–classification based on site of application: principles, advantages, limitations and prospects

  Citation: 1073

  Authors: Christopher Chibueze, Chioma Blaise, Gideon Chijioke

• Mechanisms of action of plant growth promoting bacteria

  Citation: 853

  Authors: Oluwaseyi Samuel, Bernard R., Olubukola Oluranti

• Bactericidal effect of silver nanoparticles against multidrug-resistant bacteria

  Citation: 633

  Authors: Humberto H., Nilda V., Liliana del Carmen, Cristina

• Role of microorganisms in adaptation of agriculture crops to abiotic stresses

  Citation: 556

  Authors: Minakshi, Sk. Z., V., Abdul, B.

• Biocontrol yeasts: mechanisms and applications

  Citation: 352

  Authors: Florian M., Maria Paula, Bruno, Quirico

• The production and uses of Beauveria bassiana as a microbial insecticide

  Citation: 344

  Authors: Gabriel Moura, Stefan T.

• Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles by Citrus medica Linn. (Idilimbu) juice and its antimicrobial activity

  Citation: 340

  Authors: Sudhir, Avinash P., Aniket, Mahendra

• Bacterial communities in full-scale wastewater treatment systems

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Agnieszka, Magdalena

• Major viral diseases of the black tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) in Thailand

  Citation: 336

  Authors: T.W.

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