SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Systematic and Applied Microbiology (ISSN 0723-2020) is a distinguished international peer-reviewed journal published bi-monthly by Elsevier GmbH in Germany, serving as a premier venue for high-impact research in the field of microbiology. As a non-open access publication indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), the journal consistently maintains a high impact factor and typically occupies a top-tier position in the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) journal rankings for biology and microbiology. The scope of the journal encompasses systematic and applied aspects of the discipline, with a particular emphasis on microbial taxonomy, phylogenetics, ecology, and the diverse applications of microorganisms in industrial, environmental, and medical contexts. It primarily publishes rigorous original research articles and comprehensive reviews, placing significant weight on the novelty, systematic nature, and quality of the submitted work. Due to its stringent peer-review process and competitive acceptance rates, the journal commands a strong academic reputation and is highly regarded by researchers seeking to disseminate high-level contributions to the understanding of microbial diversity and function.