FEMS Microbiology Ecology
FEMS Microbiology Ecology aims to publish high-quality papers that are original and provide a significant contribution to the understanding of microbial ecology. The journal contains Research Articles and MiniReviews on fundamental aspects of the ecology of microorganisms in natural soil, aquatic and atmospheric habitats, including extreme environments, and in artificial or managed environments.
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Quick Overview:
Journal Scope: Publishing high quality papers making novel contribution in all areas of microbial ecology, including soil, aquatic and atmospheric habitats, and natural, artificial and managed systems.
Editors-in-Chief: Max M. Häggblom
Highlights: Regular free webinars; format-free submission
Open Access? Yes
Review Process: Single-anonymized peer review.
Once a submitted manuscript passes initial assessment by the Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, it will then be passed to a handling editor to undergo peer review before making the final decision. During the peer review phase, your manuscript is typically sent to two reviewers.
(Average time from submission to first decision is 35 days.)
Submitting to FEMS Microbiology Letters
Ongoing Calls for papers:
Advances in Microbial C1 Metabolism
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Guest editors: Eileen Kröber, Cornelia Welte, Hendrik Schäfer, Paul Bodelier, Stéphane VuilleumierMicrobial Ecotoxicology of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Guest editors: Natàlia Corcoll, Kristian K. Brandt, Sébastien Duperron, Mechthild Schmitt-Jansen and Stéphane Vuilleumier
Submission Portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/femsec
Contact the editorial Office: femsec.editorialoffice@paeditorial.co.uk
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