AJMR·Editorial Office
1. Submission
- Online submission：recommend the submission method ( click here to submit online) . The author can register and login the submission system, select the target journal, fill in the relevant content and upload the required documents, and then complete the submission easily.
- Email submission：If the online submission method is not available, you can use email submission. You can send your paper and the plagiarism check file to our official email address journal-office@mospbs.com. (We do not recommend using email for submission, email is more used for contact.)
2. Acceptable Article Types
This journal accepts manuscripts in the following format types:
- Review: Provide comprehensive, critical, and synthesizing overviews of rapidly evolving or established research fields within microbiology and virology. Articles should evaluate current knowledge, integrate findings from diverse studies, identify methodological trends, and propose future research directions. Topics may span microbial biochemistry, evolution, biodiversity, host-pathogen interactions, technological applications, or theoretical models. The aim is to consolidate understanding and stimulate scholarly discussion and new investigations.
- Research Article: Present original and significant findings from empirical investigations across all domains of microbiology. Articles should demonstrate methodological rigor, robust experimental design, and clear ethical standards. Submissions may cover diverse areas including microbial genetics, molecular and cell biology, physiology, pathogenesis, environmental ecology, biotechnology, and plant-microbe interactions. The research must represent a substantial advance in knowledge, with results presented clearly and implications for the field discussed.
- Editorial: Provide perspectives, insights, and commentary from the editorial team or invited experts on issues of broad relevance to the field of microbiology. Editorials may address emerging research themes, cross-disciplinary implications, methodological debates, or the strategic direction of the journal. Typically concise and authoritative, they aim to contextualize current developments, highlight key contributions within an issue, and stimulate scholarly reflection and discussion. Editorials are usually commissioned by the Editors and are not subject to external peer review.
- Short Communications: Report concise, timely, and focused findings of significant interest to the microbiology community. This format is suitable for preliminary results, novel methodological notes, brief case reports of high impact, or observations that warrant rapid dissemination but do not yet constitute a full-length article. Submissions must maintain high scientific rigor, clarity, and ethical standards, with clearly stated implications for ongoing research or practice.
- Commentary: Offer expert perspectives, insightful analysis, or thought-provoking discussion on contemporary issues, emerging trends, policy implications, or methodological debates in microbiology. Commentaries are typically focused on a specific topic, such as the interpretation of a groundbreaking study, the direction of a sub-field, or the societal impact of microbial research. While often solicited by the Editors, unsolicited submissions are also considered; they should be concise, authoritative, and designed to foster academic dialogue.
3. The Scope of the Journal
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The journal publishes research on prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms such as yeasts, fungi, bacteria, archaea, and protozoa, as well as on interactions between pathogenic microorganisms and their environments or hosts. It focuses in particular on genetics; molecular and cell biology; metabolism and physiology; signal transduction and development; biotechnology; phytopathology; and environmental microbiology and ecology.
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The journal also considers research and review articles dealing with biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, physiology, pathogenicity, biodiversity, biotechnology, evolution, and genetics of microorganisms and viruses. It also covers plant-microbe interactions, and environmental and theoretical microbiology
4. The Word Count of the Paper
- The word count of the paper should be between 3000 and 8000 words. If necessary, it can be more than 8000 words, but it should not be less than 3000 words.
5. Writing Structure and Format of the Paper
- All authors are required to submit their manuscripts in accordance with the standard format set by the journal. To assist with this process, we have provided a template that outlines the necessary formatting guidelines. Please refer to this template to ensure your submission meets all required standards.
- AJMR Essay Format Template（v2025)
- Please note: AJMR does not accept the designation of multiple authors as joint first authors.
6. Chart Requirements
- Picture：it is required that the content and font in the picture should be clear and arranged in the middle, and the serial number and title of the picture should be placed below the picture.
- Table：three line table is adopted, and the table number and title are placed above the table.
7. Reference Format
8. Manuscript Processing
- The author can view the latest status of manuscript processing through the submission system, and communicate with the editor online and modify the submission content. In addition, we will also use the email to contact with authors.
9. Plagiarism Check for the Paper
- Authors need to check the paper duplication rate in advance on the iThenticate platform of Turnitin Company, and the overall duplication rate of the paper shall not be higher than 20%.（中文翻译：作者需要提前在Turnitin公司旗下的iThenticate平台（国际最权威的主流查重平台）进行论文重复率检测，论文的总体重复率不得高于20%。）
10. Article Processing Charge
- Manuscripts are accepted free of charge with no APC fees.
11. Paper Review Period
- AJMR will give the first review opinion within 4 week after receiving the submissions. On the other hand, the time of acceptance and publication depends on the quality of the paper and the progress of revision.
