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AEM publishes study results that make significant contributions to applied microbial research, basic microbial ecology research, and genetic and molecular investigations of microbial topics of practical value. The journal sheds new light on key microbiological principles, fundamental microbial processes, and basic questions in applied and environmental microbiology. Its original research articles not only build on our understanding of microbiology but also enable scientists to advance their own investigations, design new products, and develop new processes.
AEM welcomes the following article types for publication:
- Research Articles
- Minireviews
- Meeting Reviews
- Commentaries
- Letters to the Editor
AEM is now Format Neutral.
As part of the submission process, authors are encouraged to provide a 150-word "Importance" paragraph, a nontechnical summary written in language that conveys the importance of the work to non-specialists.
ASM primary research journals will consider for publication manuscripts that have been posted in a recognized not-for-profit preprint archive. Please review our preprint policy announcement for more information.
Benefits of publishing with AEM:
- Rapid decisions (29 Avg calendar days to first decision)
- Rigorous peer review by working scientists
in your field - Published by a scientific society
- Compliant with funder mandates
- 91% of articles cited within two years of publication
Please review the AEM Instructions to Authors (PDF) and FAQs for additional information.