Nature Reviews Microbiology
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421 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Nature Reviews Microbiology aims to be the premier source of reviews and commentaries for the scientific communities we serve. We strive to publish articles that are authoritative, accessible and enhanced with clearly understandable figures, tables and other display items. We want to provide an unparalleled service to authors, referees and readers, and we work hard to maximize the usefulness and impact of each article. Nature Reviews Microbiology publishes Reviews, Perspectives and Comments from across the field of microbiology, with our broad scope ensuring that the work we publish reaches the widest possible audience.
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MICROBIOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisNature Reviews Microbiology (acronym: nrmicro, abbr: NAT. REV. MICROBIOL, ISSN: 1740-1526) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Nature in England since 2003. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 104.6, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 18.4 (Q1), an H-index of 421.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 53 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $5,287 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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