Scope

We aim to publish cutting-edge research across all areas of microbiology, providing a platform for scientists to disseminate their findings and contribute to the advancement of the field. The journal welcomes submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

1. Microbial Diversity and Evolution: Studies exploring the diversity of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protists, and their evolutionary relationships.
2. Microbial Ecology and Environmental Microbiology: Investigations into the interactions between microorganisms and their environments, including microbial communities, biogeochemical cycles, and microbial adaptation to various ecological niches.
3. Microbial Physiology and Metabolism: Research on the metabolic pathways, physiological processes, and cellular mechanisms of microorganisms, including metabolism of nutrients, energy production, and response to environmental stimuli.
4. Microbial Genetics and Genomics: Studies focusing on the genetics, genomics, and molecular biology of microorganisms, including gene regulation, genome sequencing, genetic diversity, and horizontal gene transfer.
5. Microbial Pathogenesis and Host-Pathogen Interactions: Investigations into the mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, including host-microbe interactions, virulence factors, immune responses, and microbial evasion strategies.
6. Microbial Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology: Research on the applications of microorganisms in biotechnology, including industrial microbiology, bioremediation, bioenergy production, and microbial bioprospecting.
7. Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance: Studies on antimicrobial agents, mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic discovery, and strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
8. Microbial Biogeography and Global Health: Investigations into the distribution of microorganisms in different geographical regions, emerging infectious diseases, microbial biogeography, and public health implications.

 

Aims of Journal-

• Advancement of Knowledge: To advance the scientific understanding of microbiology by publishing original research, reviews, and case studies that contribute new insights, methods, and data.

• Global Collaboration: To foster international collaboration by providing a platform for researchers from around the world to share their findings, methodologies, and theoretical developments.

• Interdisciplinary Integration: To integrate knowledge from related fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary microbiology research.

• Technological Innovation: To showcase cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that push the boundaries of microbiological research, including advancements in microscopy, sequencing, and computational analysis.

• Public Health Impact: To highlight research with significant implications for public health, including studies on pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, vaccines, and infectious disease outbreaks.

• Environmental and Industrial Applications: To explore the role of microbiology in environmental sustainability and industrial applications, such as bioremediation, bioenergy, and biotechnology.

• Education and Awareness: To educate the scientific community and the public about important developments in microbiology, promoting awareness of the critical role microbes play in ecosystems, human health, and industry.

• Policy and Ethical Discussions: To provide a forum for discussions on policy, ethics, and the societal impacts of microbiological research, including biosecurity, bioterrorism, and the ethical implications of genetic engineering and synthetic biology.

• Open Access and Accessibility: To ensure wide dissemination of knowledge by promoting open access to research articles, making scientific findings accessible to a broader audience including researchers, educators, policymakers, and the general public.

• Supporting Early-Career Researchers: To support the development of early-career scientists by providing opportunities for them to publish their work, gain visibility, and receive constructive feedback from the scientific community.

 

Target Readership-

• Microbiologists: Researchers and scientists specializing in microbiology, including those working in academia, industry, and research institutions.

• Interdisciplinary Scientists: Professionals in related fields such as molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, bioinformatics, environmental science, and biotechnology who are interested in the microbiological aspects relevant to their work.

• Healthcare Professionals: Medical doctors, clinical microbiologists, epidemiologists, and public health officials who are concerned with infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and other health-related issues involving microorganisms.

• Educators and Students: University professors, lecturers, and students in microbiology, biology, and related disciplines who use the journal as a resource for teaching and learning.

• Biotechnologists and Industry Professionals: Individuals working in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors who are involved in developing products and processes based on microbial research.

• Environmental Scientists: Researchers focused on environmental microbiology, including those studying microbial ecology, bioremediation, and the role of microorganisms in climate change and ecosystem health.

• Pharmaceutical Researchers and Scientists: Individuals conducting research and development in microbiology-related drug discovery and formulation. This includes those working on antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and biologics.

• Drug Development and Formulation Experts: Professionals specializing in the formulation of drugs, ensuring that active ingredients are delivered effectively and safely. These experts often rely on the latest microbiological research to develop new and improved pharmaceutical products.

• Clinical Pharmacologists: Scientists who study the effects of drugs on microorganisms and their interactions within the human body. They use microbiological research to understand mechanisms of action, resistance, and the development of new therapeutic strategies.

 

Type of articles we accept-

• Original Research Articles: Detailed reports of new and original experimental findings. These articles provide comprehensive data, methodologies, results, and interpretations of new studies conducted by researchers.

• Review Articles: Comprehensive summaries of research on a specific topic within microbiology. Review articles synthesize existing literature, providing an overview of the current state of knowledge and identifying gaps or future research directions.

• Short Communications: Brief reports of new findings that are significant but do not warrant a full-length article. These articles are typically focused and concise, presenting preliminary data, novel techniques, or significant updates to ongoing research.

• Case Studies: Detailed analyses of individual or multiple cases that provide insights into specific microbiological phenomena, clinical cases, or outbreaks. Case studies can highlight unique or rare findings that contribute to broader understanding.

• Technical Notes: Descriptions of new methods, techniques, or technological advancements in microbiology. These articles focus on the development, optimization, and validation of novel methodologies.

• Perspective Articles: Opinion pieces written by experts that provide insights, opinions, and commentary on current issues, trends, and future directions in microbiology. These articles can stimulate discussion and provide a platform for thought leadership.

• Mini-Reviews: Concise reviews that focus on a specific aspect of a broader topic. Mini-reviews provide a focused overview of recent developments and key issues in a particular area of microbiology.

• Letters to the Editor: Short pieces that provide feedback, commentary, or discussion on articles previously published in the journal. Letters to the editor can facilitate scholarly dialogue and address specific points or concerns raised by readers.

• Editorials: Articles written by the journal's editorial board or guest editors that provide context, highlight significant articles, and discuss the journal’s direction and focus. Editorials can also address important issues in the field of microbiology.

• Protocols and Methodologies: Detailed descriptions of experimental protocols and methodologies used in microbiological research. These articles provide step-by-step guidance to enable reproducibility and standardization of techniques.

• Data Reports: Publications that focus on presenting and describing datasets of high relevance and interest to the microbiology community. These articles typically include descriptions of the data collection methods, the dataset itself, and its potential applications.

 

Publication Schedule

IJOCMicro maintains a biannual publication schedule, releasing two issues per year consistently since its inception. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts at any time, knowing that our journal is committed to timely and regular publication.

 

Important Information regarding Article Processing Charges(APCs)-

1. Manuscript Submission fee - There is no fee for manuscript submission. Manuscript can be submitted any time. Submission is always open
2. Manuscript Processing Charges- We charge for manuscript processing from authors.  Authors must pay charges only if the article is accepted for publication. The charges are per article. If some author does not want to pay, he can withdraw his article.

The charges are as follows
1. India and SAARC countries- Indian Rupees 1000/-
2. Rest of world - US $ 100

 

Archiving Policy

IJOCMicro became an Open Access journal in 2020. All issues post-2020 are archived in repositories such as PKP PN (Public Knowledge Project), LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, Crossref, EBSCO(Host), and the journal's OJS website.

Authors seeking full-length articles, abstracts, reference lists, or citation information for specific articles not accessible on databases like ResearchGate, Google Scholar, or EBSCO(Host) are encouraged to contact the editorial office at [email protected]. We are pleased to offer these supplementary materials free of charge.

IJOCMicro maintains all versions of submitted manuscripts in its database. The versions are maintained either via email, HDD format, or within the OJS system.

Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to self-archive the accepted and pre-published versions of their articles on personal websites or deposit them in any repository. Post-publication, when posting any version of the manuscript, proper acknowledgment of the original source of publication is required, and a link to the published article on the journal's website must be included. The link should include the DOI number in the following format: "The final publication is available at link.journalsite.com via https://dx.doi.org/(insert DOI and remove brackets)." There are no embargoes associated with any version of the manuscript.

Previous versions of the article on non-commercial pre-print servers, such as SSRN, may be retained or updated with the author's accepted version. However, post-publication, authors must acknowledge the final publication and provide a link to the article on the journal's website, including the DOI number in the sentence: "The final publication is available at IJOCMicro, via https://dx.doi.org/(insert DOI and remove brackets)."

 

Copyright and Licensing Policy

Copyright Ownership: Authors retain copyright ownership of their work after publication in IJOCMicro. However, they grant the journal an exclusive Creative Commons license.

Creative Commons License: The authors grant IJOCMicro the right to exclusively apply a Creative Commons license to their work upon publication. This license permits use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided that the original work and its source are properly cited. The specific license applied is Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), which allows for attribution, non-commercial use, and derivative works.

Editorial Research: Authors grant the journal the right to analyze information obtained from submitted manuscripts for editorial research purposes. This analysis aims to improve the peer-review process, teaching, and training activities.

Warranties: Authors warrant that their work is original, contains no libelous statements, is lawful, and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, patent, or proprietary rights of others. Authors agree to indemnify the editors against any costs, expenses, and damages arising from any breach of this warranty.

Views and Opinions: The views and opinions expressed in the article are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the journal.

 

Revenue Sources

Print Copies: We provide hard copies of the journal to colleges and universities.

Author Publishing Charges: Reasonable publication fees are charged only upon acceptance of the article for publication. There are no charges for manuscript submission.