General Information International Microbiology is a quarterly, open-access, peer-reviewed journal in the fields of basic and applied microbiology. It publishes research articles, reviews and complements (editorials, perspectives, books, reviews, etc.).
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Aims and scope International Microbiology, the official journal of the SEM, is a peer-reviewed, open access journal whose aim is to advance and disseminate information in the fields of basic and applied microbiology among scientists around the world. The journal publishes research articles, reviews and complements (editorials, perspectives, books, reviews, etc.). A feature that distinguishes it from many other microbiology journals is a broadening of the term “Microbiology” to include eukaryotic microorganisms (protists, yeasts, molds), as well as the publication of articles related to the history and sociology of microbiology. International Microbiology, offers high-quality, internationally-based information, short publication times, complete copy-editing service, and online open access publication available prior to distribution of the printed journal. The journal encourages submissions in the following areas: – Microorganisms (prions, viruses, bacteria, archaea, protists, yeasts, molds) – Microbial biology (taxonomy, genetics, morphology, physiology, ecology, pathogenesis) – Microbial applications (environmental, soil, industrial, food and medical microbiology, biodeterioration, bioremediation, biotechnology) – Critical reviews of new books on microbiology and related sciences are also welcome. Submission Manuscripts must be submitted by the corresponding author to the new managing system http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/microbiology/journal/10123. As part of the submission process, authors are required to comply with the following items, and submissions may be returned if they do not adhere to these guidelines: 1. The work described has not been published before, including publication on the World Wide Web (except in the form of an Abstract or as part of a published lecture, review, or thesis), nor is it under consideration for publication elsewhere. 2. All the authors have agreed to its publication. The corresponding author signs for and accepts responsibility for releasing this material and will act on behalf of any and all coauthors regarding the editorial review and publication process. 3. The manuscript has been prepared in accordance with the journal’s accepted practice, form, and content, and it adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the web page
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Until 2017, all articles in International Microbiology will be available on the Internet to any reader as Open Access. The journal allows users to freely download, copy, print, distribute, search, and link to the full text of any article provided the authorship and source of the published article is cited, it is not used for commercial purposes and it is not remixed, transformed, or built upon. We recommend authors read about the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License before submitting their paper. Throughout 2018, the International Microbiology will be published by Springer, with specific policies described in http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/ microbiology/journal/10123 Open Access and Article-Processing Charges Open Access publishing provides immediate, permanent, free online access to the full texts of all the journal’s peer-reviewed research articles. It allows all interested readers to view, download, print, and/or redistribute any article without requiring a subscription on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Until the end of 2017, the journal’s expenses per article is 900.00 €. If a manuscript requires extensive editorial work or English edition, an extra charge may be requested. Individual waiver requests must be done during the submission process and will be considered on a case-to-case basis. Information for Subscribers
Disclaimer While the contents of this journal are believed to be true and accurate at the date of its publication, neither the authors and editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, with regard to the material contained therein.
International Microbiology is published quarterly (March, June, September and December). Recommended annual subscription is 350.00 €, plus shipping and handling. Single-issue prices are available upon request. Cancellations must be received by 30 September to take effect at the end of the same year. Change of address: allow six weeks for all changes to become effective. Please contact s.org if you have any questions regarding your subscription.