Front Microbiol
Frontiers in Microbiology is a leading open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge across the entire spectrum of microbiological sciences. Published by Frontiers Media S.A., the journal boasts an ISSN of 1664-302X and holds a distinguished position within the field, reflected by its 2026 Impact Factor of 6.0640 and its placement in the JCR Q1 quartile. The journal’s scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including but not limited to microbial physiology, pathogenesis, evolutionary and genomic microbiology, environmental and ecological microbiology, food microbiology, and antimicrobial resistance. It also covers applied microbiology, such as biotechnological and industrial applications, as well as host-microbe interactions and infectious disease mechanisms. Frontiers in Microbiology accepts a diverse array of article types to accommodate varied research outputs, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, mini-reviews, perspectives, and hypothesis-driven opinion pieces. It also publishes specialized formats such as methods articles, technology reports, and community case studies. The target audience is equally broad, serving academic researchers, clinical microbiologists, biotechnologists, public health professionals, and educators who require rigorous, peer-reviewed content at the forefront of the discipline. A defining feature of the journal is its fully open-access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to the global community without subscription barriers. Additionally, it employs an interactive review process that fosters constructive dialogue between authors and reviewers. With its high-impact Q1 status and strong, stable Impact Factor, Frontiers in Microbiology is widely recognized as a premier venue for disseminating impactful microbiological research, bridging fundamental discoveries with practical applications across diverse sectors.