What Nature Reviews Microbiology specifies
The figures below follow your selected manuscript type. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.
- Review 12 rules, including: abstract word limit (200 words), Title length (82 characters), reference limit (25 references per 1,000 words), display item limit (7 display items).
Read from Nature Reviews Microbiology's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.
About Nature Reviews Microbiology
- Publisher
- Nature Portfolio
- ISSN
- 1740-1526, 1740-1534
- Abbreviation
- Nat Rev Microbiol
- h-index
- 488
- Citations
- 811,303
- Articles indexed
- 4,655
- Journal website
- nature.com
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Preparing a submission for Nature Reviews Microbiology
Scraiber has 20 requirements on file for Nature Reviews Microbiology, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.
Select Nature Reviews Microbiology and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.
Retargeting a manuscript to Nature Reviews Microbiology may require changes to length, structure, references and declarations. Scraiber suggests revisions to your existing draft; authors must check the scientific meaning and supply any missing factual declarations.
Manuscript types at Nature Reviews Microbiology
Recorded manuscript types for Nature Reviews Microbiology: Comment, Correspondence, News & Views, Perspective, Proposal, Review. Select the type you intend to submit so the preview uses the corresponding requirements.
Changes to review in your manuscript
Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by Nature Reviews Microbiology’s recorded requirements. Check each change for scientific meaning, references and missing declarations. Authors remain responsible for the final manuscript.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the word limit for Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Select your manuscript type to see the recorded length figures for Nature Reviews Microbiology. Check the official guidance for exclusions, recommendations and any updated limits.
- How do I check my manuscript against the Nature Reviews Microbiology guidelines?
- Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for Nature Reviews Microbiology. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
- What are the submission requirements for Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Scraiber has 20 requirements on file for Nature Reviews Microbiology. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
- Which citation style does Nature Reviews Microbiology use?
- Consult Nature Reviews Microbiology’s official guidance for its citation style. Scraiber can suggest revisions using the recorded requirements; check citations and the bibliography before submission.
- Can I automatically format my paper for Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Upload your draft and select Nature Reviews Microbiology and your manuscript type. Scraiber proposes text changes for review. Check the final manuscript against the official guidance; the preview does not guarantee complete compliance or acceptance.
- How do I reformat a paper rejected by another journal for Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Select Nature Reviews Microbiology and the manuscript type, then upload your existing draft. Review the proposed revisions and check references, declarations and scientific meaning before submission.
- How long does it take to prepare a manuscript for Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Preparation time depends on your draft, the journal’s requirements and the author review needed. A preview lets you inspect proposed changes before deciding to continue.
- Does Nature Reviews Microbiology have different requirements per manuscript type?
- Yes. Requirements for Nature Reviews Microbiology vary by manuscript type. Your selection determines which recorded requirements inform the proposed revisions.
- Do I have to redo my references for Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Review your citations and bibliography against Nature Reviews Microbiology’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
- Who publishes Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Nature Reviews Microbiology is published by Nature Portfolio.
- What is the ISSN of Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Nature Reviews Microbiology is listed under the ISSNs 1740-1526, 1740-1534.
- What is the abbreviation of Nature Reviews Microbiology?
- Nature Reviews Microbiology is abbreviated as Nat Rev Microbiol.
Official author guidelines: nature.com
