Aims and Scope of Journal of Bacteriology
The Journal of Bacteriology is a peer-reviewed medical journal established in 1916. It is published by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the editor in chief is Thomas J. Silhavy. The journal is delayed open access, content is available free at the journal's website and at PubMed Central after a six-month embargo. The journal is also hybrid open access allowing authors to pay $3,000 ($2,000 for ASM members) for their articles to be available free immediately. Less
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Journal of Bacteriology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | AMER SOC MICROBIOLOGY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1916 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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