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About Microbiology (United Kingdom)
About Microbiology (United Kingdom)
Microbiology (United Kingdom) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Microbiology Society (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1994-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1350-0872, 1465-2080; H-index 215.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (215): Exceptionally high — 215 articles have each been cited at least 215 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Microbiology (United Kingdom)
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.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
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 (United Kingdom)?
1350-0872, 1465-2080.
Who publishes Microbiology (United Kingdom)?
Microbiology Society.
What are Microbiology (United Kingdom)'s metrics?
H-index 215.
Where do I submit to Microbiology (United Kingdom)?
Via the official website.
Is Microbiology (United Kingdom) peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Open-access policies and author information
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Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology; Bacteriophages and microbial interactions; Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies; Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing; RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms; Fungal and yeast genetics 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.
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