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About the Research in Microbiology format

Research in Microbiology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Research in Microbiology 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inBacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
ISSN0923-2508
Citation impact (2-yr)3.2
h-index153
i10-index2,548
Total citations145,953
Article processing charge$2,240
Top institutions publishing hereInstitut Pasteur
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Research in Microbiology per year

141
2014
106
2015
105
2016
81
2017
83
2018
56
2019
47
2020
61
2021
53
2022
94
2023
40
2024
43
2025

Citation impact of Research in Microbiology by publication year

4.2K
2014
3.6K
2015
3.3K
2016
3.6K
2017
2.5K
2018
1.7K
2019
850
2020
924
2021
747
2022
950
2023
184
2024
67
2025

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Research in Microbiology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Research in Microbiology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Research in Microbiology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Research in Microbiology use?
Research in Microbiology uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Research in Microbiology 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Research in Microbiology?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Research in Microbiology document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Research in Microbiology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Research in Microbiology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Research in Microbiology?
Research in Microbiology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Research in Microbiology template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Research in Microbiology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Research in Microbiology template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Research in Microbiology template cost?
You can start writing in the Research in Microbiology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Research in Microbiology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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