
The journal publishes original research papers and review articles on all aspects of applied microbiology and microbial biotechnology. Since its foundation in 1985, the World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology 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 and newly-industrialized countries, the journal especially reports on advances for and from developing regions.
Details Concerning the Submission and Publication Procedures:
- No Page Charges
- No Fees for Online Color Images
- Optional Open Access Publication Fee (APC) – USD 3260,- / Euro 2570,- / GBP 2160,- net
- Publishes original findings on all aspects of applied microbiology and microbial biotechnology
- Emphasizes the role of biotechnological advances for and from the developing world since1985
- Welcomes contributions (in English) from any nation
Journal information
- Editor-in-Chief
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- Peter J. Large
- Publishing model
- Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us
Journal metrics
- 2.477 (2019)
- Impact factor
- 2.518 (2019)
- Five year impact factor
- 29 days
- Submission to first decision
- 151 days
- Submission to acceptance
- 350,789 (2019)
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Latest issue
Latest articles
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Methane utilizing plant growth-promoting microbial diversity analysis of flooded paddy ecosystem of India
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Repositioning of antidepressant drugs and synergistic effect with ciprofloxacin against multidrug-resistant bacteria
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DNA barcoding of phytopathogens for disease diagnostics and bio-surveillance
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Journal updates
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Reviewer Acknowledgements 2019
A big THANK YOU to the reviewers of the World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology in 2019!
We would like to thank all our reviewers for their continuous support throughout the years. We really appreciate the effort! -
Announcement: COVID-19 impact on peer review
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
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About the Editors
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For Authors and Editors
Download Standard List of Abbreviations and Symbols used in our journal and the Author Checklist which details the criteria for submissions.
About this journal
- Electronic ISSN
- 1573-0972
- Print ISSN
- 0959-3993
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