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Beneficial Microbes

Beneficial Microbes is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focused on the science of microbes beneficial to the health and wellbeing of humans and animals. It publishes original research papers and critical reviews and takes a multidisciplinary approach spanning safety and regulatory issues, mechanisms of action, health benefits, production processes, screening methods, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, host and bacterial physiology, and applications in health and disease. Major sections include food, nutrition and health; animal nutrition; processing and application; regulatory and safety aspects; and medical and health applications.

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Subject Nutrition & Dietetics
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1876-2883
eISSN 1876-2891
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid journal with no processing fees for authors; optional open access is available and APCs may be waived through eligible agreements.

Submission Instructions

Beneficial Microbes accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must include the study context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript Research Article must be 6–14 pages as an MS Word file and is 4–10 journal pages. Manuscript must include an introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion and conclusion, either combined or separate. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, a conflict of interest statement, an author contributorship declaration, and documentation of any LLM tool use in the Materials and methods or Acknowledgements sections.
References References must use an author-date style. References must be cited in the text by author surname and year, and the reference list must be alphabetical, unnumbered, include all authors, and use full journal names.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the text at the appropriate place, while figures must be submitted separately and not inserted in the MS Word file. Tables and figures must be limited to those needed to explain the argument of the paper and numbered in Arabic numerals in the order cited.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for review articles. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review articles must be 6-20 manuscript pages in MS Word and are 4-15 pages in the journal. Review articles must include an abstract, keywords, an introduction, several subject sections, references, and a description of the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data. Manuscript must include keywords and a statement of who conceived the article, performed the literature search, wrote the article, and who is responsible for the finished article, had access to any data, and controlled the decision to publish.
References References must be cited in the text by author name and year, and listed alphabetically without numbering with all authors named and full journal titles.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the text at the appropriate place, whereas figures must be submitted separately and not inserted in the MS Word file.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must be 2 pages in the submitted MS Word file and is 1 page in the journal. Letter to the Editor must contain the original article title and authors, commentary text, and references. Manuscript must include a conflict of interest statement and an author contributorship declaration.
References References must use an author-date style with author name and year cited in the text. References must be listed alphabetically at the end without numbering and must include all authors of each cited article.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the text at the appropriate place, whereas figures must be submitted separately and not inserted in the MS Word file.
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Opinion Paper

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Opinion Papers. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Opinion Papers must be 4-8 pages. Opinion Papers must contain an introduction, subject sections, and references. Manuscript must include keywords, a conflict of interest statement, an author contributorship declaration, and documentation of any LLM tool use in the Materials and methods or Acknowledgements sections.
References References must use an author-year style. References must be listed alphabetically without numbering, include all authors and full journal names, and provide a DOI in the form https://doi.org/ when possible.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the text at the appropriate place, while figures must be submitted separately and not inserted in the MS Word file. Tables and figures must be restricted to those needed to explain the argument of the paper.
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Hypothesis Paper

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must provide the study context or background, purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 6-8 pages in the submitted MS Word file and corresponds to 4-6 journal pages. Manuscript must contain an abstract, keywords, an introduction, subject sections, and references. Manuscript must include 3-5 keywords, a conflict of interest statement, an author contributorship declaration, and documentation of any LLM tool use in the Materials and methods or Acknowledgements sections.
References References must be cited in the text by author name and year and listed alphabetically without numbering, with all authors given, full journal names, and DOI links where possible.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the text at the appropriate place, while figures must be submitted separately and not inserted in the MS Word file. Tables and figures must be limited to those needed to explain the argument of the paper.
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Recent Publications

The molecular mechanisms underlying gut microbiota-miRNA interaction in metabolic disorders

P. Prukpitikul, J. Sirivarasai, N. Sutjarit

10.1163/18762891-20230103
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High colonisation by probiotic Escherichia coli A0 34/86 strain is associated with a less diverse microbiome related to children’s age

L. Micenková, K. Brodı́ková, S. Smetanová, J. Bosák, D. Šmajs, P. Andrla, E. Budinská

10.1163/18762891-20220049
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Preparation and characterisation of novel casein-gum Arabic composite microcapsules for targeted in vivo delivery of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum A3

C. Chang, M. Zong, Y. Teng, X. Zeng, Y. Guo, D. Pan, T. Zhang, Z. Wu

10.1163/18762891-20230065
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The species and physiological diversity of Bifidobacterium genus in Gallus gallus domesticus are influenced by feeding model and niche adaptations

S.M.M. Grande, E. Argañaraz Martı́nez, J.D. Babot, E. Andrada, M. Quiroga, M. Garro, F. Saguir, A. Perez Chaia

10.1163/18762891-20230022
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Gut production of GABA by a probiotic formula: an in vitro study

M. Casertano, C. Fryganas, V. Valentino, A.D. Troise, P. Vitaglione, V. Fogliano, D. Ercolini

10.1163/18762891-20230025
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Frequently asked questions

What are the publication costs?

No processing fees for authors for standard publication. Optional open access is available under CC-BY 4.0, CC-BY-NC, or CC-BY-ND, and APCs may be waived for corresponding authors covered by eligible agreements.

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Research Topics

Probiotics and Fermented Foods Gut microbiota and health Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology Diet and metabolism studies Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Infant Health and Development Infant Nutrition and Health Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Digestive system and related health Food composition and properties Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Animal Nutrition and Physiology Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Dermatology and Skin Diseases Reproductive tract infections research Immune Response and Inflammation Tryptophan and brain disorders Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Escherichia coli research studies Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

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