Polish Journal of Microbiology
Sciendo · Poland · Est. 1962
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Aims & Scope
The Polish Journal of Microbiology (PJM), founded in 1952 as Acta Microbiologica, is a broad-based international microbiological journal covering: general microbiology, bacterial physiology, molecular biology and genetics, virology, clinical microbiology, environmental microbiology, and biotechnology. The Polish Journal of Microbiology publishes mainly original research articles, including short communications, minireviews, book reviews, and press releases. The PJM is now an information exchange platform for authors who publish research findings and reviews on the latest developments in the field of microbiology.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Polish Journal of Microbiology
Is Polish Journal of Microbiology a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Polish Journal of Microbiology: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Polish Journal of Microbiology?
Polish Journal of Microbiology is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. As an open alternative, its Scopus CiteScore is 3.6.
Is Polish Journal of Microbiology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Polish Journal of Microbiology is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Polish Journal of Microbiology?
The Polish Journal of Microbiology (PJM), founded in 1952 as Acta Microbiologica, is a broad-based international microbiological journal covering: general microbiology, bacterial physiology, molecular biology and genetics, virology, clinical microbiology, environmental microbiology, and biotechnology. The Polish Journal of Microbiology publishes mainly original research articles, including short communications, minireviews, book reviews, and press releases. The PJM is now an information exchange platform for authors who publish research findings and reviews on the latest developments in the fi
What is the acceptance rate of Polish Journal of Microbiology?
Polish Journal of Microbiology lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 83%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.
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