MICROBES AND ENVIRONMENTS

Microbes and Environments (ISSN 1342-6311) is a peer-reviewed, quarterly journal published by the Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology that serves as a dedicated forum for original research on the intricate interactions between microorganisms and their environments. The journal encompasses a broad scope of disciplines, including microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, biogeochemical cycles, microbial diversity, and the application of microbes in environmental remediation, with a particular emphasis on studies that bridge fundamental scientific inquiry and practical application. As a non-open access publication indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), it maintains a stable quality standard with a rigorous peer-review process, although its impact factor of approximately 2.5 and its classification in the 3rd or 4th quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal ranking in the fields of Environmental Sciences and Ecology suggest a moderate standing in the global competitive landscape. Consequently, while the journal may face limited recognition in certain institutional evaluation systems that prioritize higher-impact metrics, it remains a suitable and reputable outlet for researchers engaged in environmental microbiology who seek to disseminate solid, innovative work within this specialized international community.