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Molecular Oral Microbiology

Molecular Oral Microbiology is a bimonthly journal which publishes high quality research papers and reviews on fundamental or applied molecular studies of microorganisms of the oral cavity and respiratory tract, host-microbe interactions, cellular microbiology, molecular ecology, and immunological studies of oral and respiratory tract infections.

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Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2041-1006
eISSN 2041-1014
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access publication is available for a fee; a list of Article Publication Charges is provided via the journal's Open Access fees information.

Submission Instructions

Molecular Oral Microbiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured. A structured abstract should use the headings intro, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript Main text should include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References. Manuscript must include 4–6 keywords, and RRIDs should be included in the keyword list.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, and the reference list must be arranged alphabetically by author name with DOIs included where available.
Figures & Tables Main text and figures should be submitted as separate files, although a single complete PDF is acceptable for initial review. Figure legends must be provided beneath each uploaded image and as a complete list in the text, and tables must be included in the main document as editable, self-contained items with titles and footnotes.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured. A structured abstract should use the headings intro, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript Main text should be no longer than 10–15 pages of double-spaced text. Main text should be structured with appropriate headings. Manuscript must include 4–6 keywords, with up to seven keywords allowed generally, and RRIDs should be included among the keywords.
References Review Articles may include a maximum of 50 references. References should follow APA 6th edition style. In-text citations should use the author-date method and the reference list should be arranged alphabetically with DOIs included where available.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include no more than 3 figures and tables combined. Main text and figures should be submitted as separate files, although a single complete PDF is acceptable for initial review. Tables must be editable and self-contained with titles and footnotes, and figure legends must be provided with concise definitions of symbols, abbreviations, and units.
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Hot Topics

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 1000 words. Manuscript must be written as a perspective on an emerging field or a commentary on a recent paper and must not use separate sections such as Introduction. The front page must be marked as Hot Topics.
References Citations must not exceed 20 references. References must follow APA 6th edition style with author-date in-text citations. The reference list must appear alphabetically at the end of the paper and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables A maximum of one figure or one table may be included. Main text and figures must be submitted as separate files, although a single complete PDF is acceptable for initial review.
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Recent Publications

The ComEA/ComEC Operon is Critical for Nitrosative Stress Tolerance by an Oral Commensal

Sara E. Edmonds, Hernan Grenett, Priscilla Grenett, Jessica A. Scoffield

10.1111/omi.70032
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GcrR in Streptococcus mutans Inhibits the Morphological Transition of Candida albicans Through Ras1–cAMP/PKA Pathway in the Cross‐Kingdom Biofilms

Bin Zhang, Shihao Hou, Anqi Zhang, Jielin Yang, Wenjiao Zhang, Shijie Zhu, Hong Chen, Ruizhe Huang

10.1111/omi.70026
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Issue Information

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10.1111/omi.70023
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Porphyromonas gingivalis Outer Membrane Vesicles‐Associated DNA Triggers Inflammation by Inducing IL‐6 in Astrocytes

Ayu Takai, Kaya Yoshida, Yuka Hiroshima, Ayu Ikuta, Mariko Seyama, Yuta Uemura, Hiromichi Yumoto, Kazumi Ozaki

10.1111/omi.70030
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UCHL1 Exacerbates Periodontitis by Coordinating Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Macrophages

Yun Yuan, Shengjia Ye, Hanxiao Xue, Xiayue Jin, Xueying Yang, Hongming Zhang, Hui Huang

10.1111/omi.70028
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted Articles are published online a few days after final acceptance. Proofs must be returned within 48 hours of receipt. Early View articles are published online before inclusion in an issue.

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters are not mandatory and may be supplied at the author's discretion.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access publication is available for a fee; Article Publication Charges apply for authors choosing Open Access.

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Research Topics

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Oral Health Pathology and Treatment Immune Response and Inflammation Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations Probiotics and Fermented Foods Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Oral and gingival health research Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Gut microbiota and health Dental Health and Care Utilization Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Educational Robotics and Engineering