Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology focuses on research regarding prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells, relevant enzymes and proteins, and applied genetics and molecular biotechnology. Publishes full-length papers and mini-reviews of new and emerging products, processes, and technologies. Covers a wide range of topics including environmental biotechnology, process and products, genomics, and proteomics. Offers swift and expert assessment from our editorial team, ensuring high levels of author satisfaction.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1432-0614
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
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2024
2025
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
BiotechnologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Scopus Categories
BiotechnologyApplied Microbiology and BiotechnologyMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Microbial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionBiofuel production and bioconversionEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationEnzyme Production and CharacterizationFungal and yeast genetics researchMicrobial bioremediation and biosurfactantsWastewater Treatment and Nitrogen RemovalMicrobial Natural Products and BiosynthesisMicrobial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyProbiotics and Fermented Foods