FEMS Microbes

FEMS Microbes is a dynamic new community journal dedicated to showcasing impactful research across microbiology and related disciplines. Designed as an inclusive platform, it champions the voices of early career scientists, both as authors and vital contributors to peer review. The journal welcomes direct submissions and transfers from other FEMS titles, featuring both full-length articles and short reports that advance the field and foster scientific collaboration.

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Quick Overview:

Journal Scope: Community journal for sharing research findings resulting from solid scientific experimentation, prioritising early career researcher needs.

Editors-in-Chief: Jana Jass, Kimberly Kline, Kathleen Scott
Highlights: Transparent peer review options; format-free submission

Open Access? Yes

Review Process: Upon submission, the Editors-in-Chief assess manuscripts for language, scope, and quality. A suitable Editorial Board Member is then invited to serve as Handling Editor. Authors may request up to three exclusions from the Editorial Board. The Handling Editor seeks two expert reviews—one may be their own—and may invite a third if the study spans disciplines. Final decisions are approved by the Editors-in-Chief based on reviewer and Handling Editor recommendations.

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FEMS Microbes

Ongoing Calls for papers:

Submission Portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/femsmc

Contact the editorial Office: FEMSmicrobes.editorialoffice@paeditorial.co.uk

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