mBio
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mBio
General information ?
Published by:
American Society of MicrobiologyISSN:
2150-7511Last checked date:
03/2020Scope:
mBio® is a broad-scope open access journal edited by active research scientists. It strives to publish the best research in microbiology and allied fields. mBio publishes outstanding papers in all disciplines that address microbiological problems, including, but not limited to, biochemistry and molecular biology, genetics and genomics, environmental science, evolution, immunology, infectious disease, and physiology. Topics covered include bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and simple eukaryotic organisms, as well as all types of host-microbe interactions. Website Instructions for authorsPeer review?
Peer review type:
ConventionalPeer review openness:
Closed, single blindSelectivity:
Somewhat selective (IF ~3-8)Open access?
Free to read option:
Paper can be free for anyone to readAllows green OA:
Not applicable as goldHas waivers:
For society members etcHas membership system:
Personal membershipAccess type:
Full goldLicence:
All papers are CC BYLevel of APC:
$2500-4500Other?
Ownership of publisher:
SocietyLength restrictions:
StrongProvides altmetrics:
Accesses onlyCrossMark implemented:
YesHas a 2015 impact factor:
YesCopyedits:
Yes