Open Access Policy

The Microbiology Archives: An International Journal is committed to an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all research published within the journal is freely available to the public immediately upon publication. This policy is rooted in the belief that scientific knowledge should be accessible without barriers, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative research environment. By eliminating subscription fees or paywalls, Microbiology Archives supports global access to scientific information, making research findings readily available to scientists, educators, policy-makers, and the public at large.

Open access at Microbiology Archives also benefits authors by enhancing the visibility and accessibility of their work. Research published in open-access journals generally enjoys higher citation rates and broader reach, as it is more easily discoverable and shareable across various platforms. The journal’s commitment to open access aligns with broader scientific goals to democratize information, enabling researchers from under-resourced institutions and regions to participate fully in scientific discourse and advancements.

To support open access, Microbiology Archives follows a transparent article processing charge (APC) model, allowing the journal to sustain its editorial and publication processes. The APC covers the costs of peer review, editing, formatting, and online hosting, ensuring the journal can provide high-quality and freely accessible research. However, Microbiology Archives is sensitive to authors’ financial constraints and may offer waivers or discounts on APCs for researchers from lowand middle-income countries. This open-access policy exemplifies the journal’s dedication to advancing microbiology through an inclusive and barrier-free approach to publishing.Author’s Suggestions for Reviewers

Suggested reviewers must hold recognized expertise in the subject area, as demonstrated by their publication record.
Reviewers should not be from the authors’ own institution or past affiliations.
Authors must provide institutional or academic email addresses and academic profiles for suggested reviewers.
The journal reserves the right to reject any or all of the suggested reviewers.