About the Journal

The International Journal of Microbiology Research and Reviews (IJMRR), online ISSN 2329-9800, is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research and review articles in all areas of microbiology. Elixir Publishers, Hyderabad, India, has published the journal since Volume 13 (2025).

Aims and scope

The journal covers, among other fields:

  • Bacteriology: the classification, physiology, genetics and pathogenicity of bacteria.
  • Virology: the structure and replication of viruses and their effects on host organisms.
  • Mycology: yeasts and moulds, and their roles in disease and in the environment.
  • Parasitology: protozoa, helminths and other parasites, their life cycles and their effects on human and animal health.
  • Immunology: the immune response to microbial infection, and the development of vaccines and treatments.
  • Environmental microbiology: microorganisms in soil, water and other ecosystems, including the human microbiome.
  • Clinical microbiology: pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, diagnostics and treatment.

Article types

  • Original research: new findings from laboratory, field and clinical studies.
  • Review articles: overviews of a topic or of recent advances in microbiology.
  • Short communications: brief reports of significant preliminary findings.
  • Case studies: unusual microbial infections, outbreaks or phenomena.

Readership

Researchers, scientists, medical professionals, educators and students in microbiology and related fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, public health and environmental science.

All articles published by this journal are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges or registration barriers.

Also, authors of articles published in this journal are the copyright holders of their articles and have granted to any third party, in advance and in perpetuity, the right to use, reproduce or disseminate articles.

Article-processing charges

Publishing in this journal is free: Elixir Publishers charges authors no article processing charge (APC), submission fee or any other fee.

Peer-review policy

Peer-review is the system used by International Journal of Microbiology Research and Reviews to assess the quality of a manuscript before it is published. Qualified researchers in the relevant research area assess submitted manuscripts for originality, validity and significance to help editors determine whether the manuscript should be published or not. 

International Journal of Microbiology Research and Reviews operates a double-blind peer-review system, where the reviewers of the paper won't get to know the identity of the author(s), and the author(s) won't get to know the identity of the reviewer. The advantage of double-blind peer review is that it eliminates bias.

Manuscripts submitted to this journal will generally be reviewed by two or more experts who will be required to evaluate whether the manuscript is scientifically sound and coherent, whether it duplicates already published work, and whether or not the manuscript is sufficiently clear for publication. The Editors will reach a decision based on these reports and, where necessary, they will consult with members of the Editorial Board. 

Publication Ethics

Elixir Publishers is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct and aims to adhere to its Best Practice Guidelines.

All journals published by Elixir Publishers are committed to publishing only innovative and original material i.e., material that has neither been published elsewhere, nor is it under consideration for publication by another publisher.

Benefits of publishing in this journal

At Elixir Publishers, we continue to work hard to support our authors who trust us with their works. Here are just some of the benefits we provide:

  • Open Access: Our research is freely available to all, from the time of publication. Readers do not need a subscription or to register before they can access our articles.
  • ‎High visibility: Elixir Publishers allows maximum visibility of articles published in the journal as they are available to the widest possible scientific outreach, including to the general public.
  • Rapid publication: The timeframe between acceptance and publication is about 3 weeks. All Elixir Publishers journals offer a fast publication schedule.
  • Rigorous peer-review: Elixir Publishers is operated by a team of experienced professional editors. We work closely with academic editors and reviewers to provide authors with an efficient, fair, and constructive reviews.
  • Post-publication comments: Elixir Publishers allows readers and authors to exchange ideas that are directly accessible from the full-text article.
  • International readership: All articles are being accessed from over 200 countries worldwide.
  • Promotion and press coverage: Articles published in this journal are included in article alerts and regular email updates.
  • Access and reach: We continue to submit our journals to all known abstracting and indexing services.
  • Flexibility: Elixir Publishers journals give you the opportunity to publish at your convenience.
  • Copyright: Authors retain the copyright to their works. Authors are allowed unlimited use and/or distribution of their work without any form of restriction. As an author of an article published in any Elixir Publishers journal, you retain the copyright of your article and you are free to reproduce and disseminate your work.

Contact

For any question about the journal, please contact the Editorial Office of Elixir Publishers at editor@elixirpublishers.in, #Suite 1, Dolly Avenue, Nagole, Hyderabad-68, Telangana, India.