Microorganisms (journal)
Microorganisms is a peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal published by MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute). It covers research related to all aspects of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists, and viruses.
The journal's scope encompasses a broad range of topics within microbiology, such as:
- Microbial physiology and metabolism
- Microbial genetics and genomics
- Microbial ecology and evolution
- Microbial pathogenesis and host-microbe interactions
- Applied microbiology (e.g., industrial microbiology, environmental microbiology, agricultural microbiology)
- Microbial biotechnology
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Virology
- Mycology
- Protozoology
Microorganisms publishes various types of articles, including original research articles, review articles, short communications, and letters to the editor. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers to disseminate their findings rapidly and widely. All articles are subject to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scientific quality and validity.
The journal is indexed in major databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. As an open access journal, all articles published in Microorganisms are freely available online to anyone, facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and promoting scientific collaboration. The journal's impact factor, a measure of its influence in the scientific community, is updated annually.
Submissions to Microorganisms are made electronically through the journal's website, and authors are required to adhere to specific guidelines regarding manuscript preparation and formatting. The editorial board of Microorganisms comprises experts in various fields of microbiology, ensuring a fair and thorough peer-review process.