mSystems

Scope & Guideline

Bridging Disciplines Through Microbial Research Excellence

Introduction

Explore the comprehensive scope of mSystems through our detailed guidelines, including its aims and scope. Stay updated with trending and emerging topics, and delve into declining areas to understand shifts in academic interest. Our guidelines also showcase highly cited topics, featuring influential research making a significant impact. Additionally, discover the latest published papers and those with high citation counts, offering a snapshot of current scholarly conversations. Use these guidelines to explore mSystems in depth and align your research initiatives with current academic trends.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2379-5077
PublisherAMER SOC MICROBIOLOGY
Support Open AccessYes
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2016 to 2024
AbbreviationMSYSTEMS / mSystems
Frequency6 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
Address1752 N ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2904

Aims and Scopes

mSystems is a journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of microbial systems through interdisciplinary research. Its core focus includes the exploration of microbial interactions, their genomics, and the implications of these studies for health and environmental sustainability.
  1. Microbial Ecology and Interactions:
    Research focusing on the interactions between microbes and their environments, including symbiotic and pathogenic relationships.
  2. Genomic and Metagenomic Analysis:
    Studies employing genomic and metagenomic approaches to understand microbial diversity, evolution, and functional capabilities.
  3. Microbiome Studies:
    Exploration of microbiomes in various contexts, including human health, agriculture, and environmental ecosystems, emphasizing their roles in disease and health.
  4. Metabolomics and Metaproteomics:
    Research on the metabolites produced by microbial communities and their functional implications in health and disease.
  5. Antimicrobial Resistance:
    Investigations into the mechanisms and spread of antimicrobial resistance among microbial populations, particularly in clinical settings.
  6. Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering:
    The application of synthetic biology to engineer microbial systems for biotechnological applications, including bioremediation and bioproduction.
Recent publications in mSystems reveal emerging themes that reflect the current trends in microbiome research and microbial systems. These themes indicate a shift towards more integrated approaches that combine various scientific disciplines.
  1. Multi-Omics Approaches:
    The integration of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics is increasingly prevalent, allowing for comprehensive insights into microbial functions and interactions.
  2. Microbiome and Health Interconnections:
    Growing interest in the relationships between microbiomes and health outcomes, particularly in understanding the gut-brain axis, metabolic diseases, and immune responses.
  3. Environmental Microbiology and Climate Change:
    Research focusing on microbial roles in biogeochemical cycles, including responses to climate change and their contributions to ecosystem health.
  4. Microbial Therapeutics and Probiotics:
    An increasing emphasis on the development of microbial-based therapies, including probiotics and phage therapies, to combat infections and modulate health.
  5. Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms:
    Continued exploration of the genetic and ecological mechanisms underlying antimicrobial resistance, especially in the context of clinical microbiology.

Declining or Waning

As the field of microbiology evolves, certain research themes may experience a decline in prominence. This section highlights areas that appear to be waning based on recent publication trends in mSystems.
  1. Traditional Culture-Based Microbiology:
    There is a noticeable decline in studies focusing solely on traditional culture-based methods for isolating microbes, as metagenomic approaches gain prominence.
  2. Single-Organism Studies:
    Research increasingly emphasizes community-level interactions rather than studies focusing on single microbial species, reflecting a shift towards understanding complex ecosystems.
  3. Basic Descriptive Studies of Microbes:
    The trend shows a decline in purely descriptive microbiological studies without functional or applied implications, as the field moves towards more integrative and applied research.

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