Academic Journal
Q1Microbiology Spectrum
About Microbiology Spectrum
About Microbiology Spectrum
Microbiology Spectrum is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by American Society for Microbiology (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2013-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2165-0497; H-index 111.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (111): Exceptionally high — 111 articles have each been cited at least 111 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Microbiology Spectrum
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Microbiology Spectrum?
2165-0497.
Who publishes Microbiology Spectrum?
American Society for Microbiology.
What are Microbiology Spectrum's metrics?
H-index 111.
Is Microbiology Spectrum peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Open-access policies and author information
Reported in the official DOAJ public CSV snapshot (2026-09-01), downloaded 2026-10-03. Record updated 2022-02-02. This snapshot does not establish today’s listing status or fee quotation.
Publisher policy links recorded by DOAJ
- Aims and scope ↗
- Editorial board ↗
- Instructions for authors ↗
- Peer-review policy ↗
- Publication fees ↗
- Fee waivers ↗
- Licence terms ↗
- Copyright policy ↗
- Preservation policy ↗
Source: DOAJ journal record. Journal metadata is distributed by DOAJ under CC0. Confirm current fees, tax, eligibility and waiver terms with the publisher.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria; Gut microbiota and health; Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing; Bacteriophages and microbial interactions; Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing; SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
A multiplex real-time PCR subtyping assay combining chromosomal ( pmpH ) and plasmid ( pgp3 ) markers for differentiation of LGV and non-LGV Chlamydia trachomatis
Sabaparvin Shaikh, Jennifer Beirnes, Harrison Deng, Felicia Roy et al.
2026-10-12 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01461-26Loss of PmpC in Chlamydia trachomatis leads to altered bacterial development and impaired recovery from IFNγ- and penicillin-induced stress
Ailen N. Anna, María E. Panzetta, Gloria N. Bettucci Ferrero, Constanza Marín et al.
2026-10-12 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01773-26Regulatory mutation accumulation drives multi-trait phenotypic expansion in silver-adapted Escherichia coli
Theresa D. Jones, Anuoluwapo O. Anele, Ishan J. Patel, Bryce J. Middleton et al.
2026-10-12 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00041-26Leaf damage is associated with alteration of microbiome composition and abundance in the Spartina alterniflora phyllosphere
Jose L. Rolando, Anna L. Carnes, Michael Hodges, Heather Joesting et al.
2026-10-09 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01597-26Low-level of mitochondrial DNA alterations during direct-acting antiviral treatment in leukocytes of people who inject drugs living with HCV
Laetitia Gay, Clara Rapenne, Valérie Desquiret-Dumas, Roselyne Vallo et al.
2026-10-09 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01946-26Exploiting Neosartorya ( Aspergillus ) fischeri antifungal protein 2-defined fungal targets for drug repurposing against Candida albicans
Kinga Dán, Rebeka Papp, Liliána Tóth, Lizett Miszlai et al.
2026-10-09 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01310-26Core microbial populations drive longitudinal development of the hindgut bacterial microbiota in Jersey calve
A. Post, A. Yadlapalli, T. Webb, A. Zhang et al.
2026-10-09 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01878-26Biapenem–fosfomycin shows enhanced in vitro activity compared with meropenem–fosfomycin against NDM-producing Enterobacterales
Takashi Okanda, Daishu Fukushima, Natsuki Yumura, Niinyo Nakajima et al.
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01350-26Rapid simultaneous detection of katG S315T and rpoB S531L mutations for molecular screening of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis using a dual LAMP-lateral flow assay
Jutturong Ckumdee, Somchai Santiwatanakul, Nakarin Vutipow, Thongchai Kaewphinit et al.
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02195-26Lung microbiome community state types are associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia risk: a secondary analysis of the MicroNAV cohort
Shiji Xiao, Qiufeng Zhuang, Guobin Cui, Yinglin Li et al.
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01263-26Antibacterial activity of the natural product elaiophylin against Streptococcus suis and its biofilm eradication effect
Di Liu, Chang Chen, Qianqian Bao, Na Su et al.
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03949-25Detection characteristics and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella spp. isolated from fecal cultures of inpatients at a maternal and child healthcare hospital in Shenzhen: a 5-year retrospective study
Tongyan Ding, Shaoxiang Lin, Xiaochun Liu, Shujuan Yang et al.
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01536-26Mathematical modeling of in vitro replication dynamics for multiple highly pathogenic avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4 viruses in chicken and duck cells
Luca Bordes, Peter Hobbelen, Elena Blokker, Wim H. M. van der Poel et al.
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00843-26Biofilm presence and substrate type influence oyster larval settlement and survival
Yuanqiu He, Xin Dang, Shiu C. Chung, Juan Diego Gaitan-Espitia et al.
2026-10-07 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00674-26Dietary baicalin supplementation increases the milk unsaturated fatty acid proportion through modulating milk metabolism and the microbiome in dairy cows
Yanjun Shen, Dongwen Dai, Haoqi Han, Yangyi Hao et al.
2026-10-07 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00836-26Diversity and distribution of potential polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene plastic-degrading bacteria communities in deep-sea cold-seep ecosystems
Yongji Huang, Jingchun Feng, Qixuan Wu, Yingli Zhou et al.
2026-10-07 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01632-26Integration of an anellovirus genome in the SKNO-1 acute myeloid leukemia cell line
Na Cui, Stephanie Goya, Eli A. Piliper, Alexander L. Greninger et al.
2026-10-06 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00904-26Paired oral clinical specimens reveal the underlying ecology supporting the emergence of inflammophilic microbiome communities
Madeline Krieger, Kristopher A. Kerns, Elizabeth A. Palmer, Jeffrey S. McLean et al.
2026-10-06 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01550-26Risk of acute kidney injury in patients on concomitant vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam compared to vancomycin and other beta-lactam agents: a large multicenter retrospective cohort study from China
Kunming Pan, Xingyun Hou, Jie Li, Ying Zhang et al.
2026-10-06 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00821-26Characterization of tmexCD-toprJ -harboring plasmid in Klebsiella pneumoniae : insights into the molecular epidemiology of tigecycline resistance
Yanjun Liu, Zhiqian Wang, Zijuan Jian, Peilin Liu et al.
2026-10-06 · DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00689-26Reviews
Community Reviews
Version History
October 9, 2026 at 8:03 pm
September 25, 2026