This journal publishes research on the composition and function of the gut microbiota, its interactions with diet and host health, and its modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, and traditional medicines. Studies investigate the microbiota's role in various conditions including metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, and inflammatory diseases, often utilizing 16S rRNA sequencing and animal models.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Food ScienceQ1
Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyQ2
GastroenterologyQ2
MicrobiologyQ2
ImmunologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
MicrobiologyNutrition & Dietetics
Scopus Categories
ImmunologyGastroenterologyApplied Microbiology and BiotechnologyFood ScienceMicrobiology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Gut microbiota and healthProbiotics and Fermented FoodsClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchDiet and metabolism studiesGastrointestinal motility and disordersMicrobial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyInfant Nutrition and HealthDermatology and Skin DiseasesFood composition and propertiesImmune Response and Inflammation