International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS): 2026 Research Trends, Impact, and What Researchers Need to Know
Jun 23, 2026Key Points
The International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS) holds an h-index of 89 and 67,000 total citations as of January 2026, making it one of the most-cited open-access applied science journals in its category.
The May 2026 issue (Vol. 15, No. 5) shows agricultural and soil science dominating at ~26% of published papers — followed by clinical microbiology/AMR at ~18% — reflecting the journal's genuinely broad, applied scope.
Researchers increasingly use AI tools to navigate IJCMAS papers, which combine domain-specific biology with dense statistical frameworks (ANOVA, regression models, kinetic fitting) that benefit from AI-assisted interpretation.
For researchers in microbiology, agricultural science, veterinary science, food technology, or clinical medicine, the International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS) covers more ground than its name suggests. Published monthly by K. International Publishing House (Kanchipuram, India), it spans from rice cultivation trials and soil microbial populations to carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas and HPV-associated cervical lesions — all peer-reviewed, all open access.
This guide breaks down what IJCMAS actually publishes in 2026, what the journal's bibliometric standing looks like, and how researchers are working with its content.
IJCMAS at a Glance: Journal Profile (2026)
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Full Name | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences |
Abbreviation | IJCMAS |
Publisher | K. International Publishing House, Kanchipuram, India |
Website | |
ISSN | 2319-7692 (Print) / 2319-7706 (Online) |
Access Model | Fully Open Access |
DOI Prefix | 10.20546/ijcmas |
Current Volume | Volume 15 (2026), Monthly |
h-index | |
i10-index | |
Total Citations | |
Days to First Editorial Decision | ~20 days |
Submission to Acceptance | ~45 days |
Acceptance Rate | 42% |
Indexing | Index Copernicus (ICV 2023: 95.56), NAAS Score 5.38, CrossRef DOI |
What IJCMAS Actually Publishes: Thematic Breakdown (Vol. 15, May 2026)
The common assumption — that IJCMAS is primarily an environmental microbiology journal — does not match the actual content. A paper-by-paper analysis of the May 2026 issue (34 papers) shows a much broader distribution, with agricultural and applied plant science as the clear plurality.
Thematic Distribution: May 2026 Issue (n = 34 papers)
Research Cluster | Papers | Share | Representative Topics in This Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
Agricultural & Soil Science | ~9 | ~26% | Slow-release fertilizers on Black Rice; PGPR in cold arid soils; zinc/boron effects on sesame; bio-fertilizers on maize; nano-NPK on turmeric |
Clinical Microbiology & AMR | ~6 | ~18% | Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in ICU; blood culture bacteriological profiling; antibiotic resistance in opportunistic microorganisms |
Veterinary & Animal Science | ~4 | ~12% | Age at first calving in HF×Gir crossbred cattle; calf growth performance; milk yield supplementation; APEC identification by MALDI-TOF MS |
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | ~4 | ~12% | gRNA cloning for gene editing (OsCYP71A1); microalgae pigment bioprospecting; quorum-sensing inhibition by plant extracts; yeast biosurfactant characterization |
Environmental Microbiology | ~2 | ~6% | Acetamiprid biodegradation by Pantoea eucalypti; microbiological water quality of freshwater resources |
Food Science & Nutrition | ~2 | ~6% | Extruded snack optimization (maize/ragi/whey); shelf-life assessment of ragi-milk snacks |
Public Health | ~2 | ~6% | Processed food consumption and GI symptoms in young adults; noise impact on population health in Samarkand |
Botany & Plant Physiology | ~2 | ~6% | Flora survey of Western Ghats; PCR-based abiotic stress tolerance in Inula species |
Other | ~3 | ~9% | Cytokine activity assessment; regression models for timber volume; plant bio-regulators on Khamti Lahi rice |
Key takeaway: IJCMAS is not primarily a microbiology journal in the narrow sense. Agricultural science, veterinary research, and clinical microbiology together account for over half of its published content. Researchers from plant science, animal science, and public health publish here as frequently as core microbiologists.
The Clinical Microbiology Thread: AMR Research in IJCMAS
While agricultural science leads by volume, the AMR-focused clinical microbiology papers in IJCMAS tend to have the highest citation impact. The May 2026 issue includes a notable review on emerging antibiotic resistance in opportunistic microorganisms (Arul Jothy et al., paper #28) and a clinical study on carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in ICU settings (Kanjani et al., paper #16).
Standard Methodology for AMR Studies Published in IJCMAS
Parameter | Required Approach | Reporting Standard |
|---|---|---|
Strain Identification | 16S rRNA sequencing (≥1,400 bp) | ≥98.7% identity to type strain; GenBank accession required |
MIC Determination | Broth microdilution (CLSI/EUCAST) | Report MIC₅₀ and MIC₉₀ |
MBC Determination | Subculture from MIC wells | MBC/MIC ≤ 4 for bactericidal classification |
Drug Synergy | Checkerboard assay | FICI ≤ 0.5 = synergy; ≥ 4.0 = antagonism |
Biofilm Inhibition | Crystal violet + SEM imaging | % inhibition vs. untreated control |
Statistical Validation | Two-way ANOVA + post-hoc | p < 0.05; Tukey's HSD or DMRT required |
Agricultural Science: The Dominant Research Cluster
The agricultural papers in IJCMAS are applied and field-scale — yield trials, soil amendment studies, micronutrient response curves — rather than purely mechanistic laboratory work. This makes IJCMAS particularly relevant for researchers working on:
Crop-specific agronomy (the May 2026 issue alone covers rice, sesame, maize, turmeric, and watermelon)
Soil microbial communities under organic and inorganic amendments
Plant growth regulation and biostimulant trials
Statistical Framework Commonly Used in IJCMAS Agricultural Papers
Method | Purpose | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
Two-way ANOVA | Effect of two treatment variables on yield/growth | Fertilizer type × application rate on crop yield |
Duncan's MRT / Tukey's HSD | Post-hoc group comparison after ANOVA | Which treatment combinations differ significantly |
Regression modeling (linear & non-linear) | Predictive relationships between variables | Volume estimation models for timber (Sharanappa et al., this issue) |
Correlation analysis (Pearson r) | Relationships between soil parameters and microbial activity | Dehydrogenase activity vs. heavy metal concentration |
CD (Critical Difference) at 5% | Treatment significance threshold | Standard in Indian agronomic trials |
Bibliometric Context: How IJCMAS Compares
Journal | h-index | Total Citations | Access Model | Avg. Time to Accept | Indexing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
89 | 67,000 | Open Access | ~45 days | IC, NAAS, CrossRef | |
~180 | ~800,000+ | Open Access | ~77 days | SCIE, Scopus | |
~130 | ~200,000+ | Hybrid | ~55 days | SCIE, Scopus | |
~55 | ~40,000 | Open Access | ~50 days | SCIE, Scopus | |
~120 | ~150,000+ | Hybrid | ~60 days | SCIE, Scopus |
Note on indexing: IJCMAS is not currently indexed in SCIE (Web of Science) or Scopus. Researchers whose institutions require SCIE/Scopus-indexed publications for promotion or funding compliance should verify eligibility before targeting IJCMAS for submission. For dissemination, knowledge-sharing, and applied field research — particularly from South Asian and developing-region institutions — it remains widely read and cited.
How Researchers Use AI to Work With IJCMAS Papers
IJCMAS papers frequently embed dense statistical and methodological frameworks into their results sections — regression models, ANOVA tables, kinetic fitting outputs, molecular identification data. Reading these papers as a non-specialist in one of the journal's many subfields (e.g., a microbiologist reading a crop agronomy paper, or a clinician reading a bioremediation study) requires fluency in methods that are not always familiar.
Researchers increasingly use GPAI to bridge this gap:
Deep Explain mode walks through the statistical output in a paper's results section — what a Duncan's MRT table actually means, how to interpret a non-linear regression fit, or what a FICI value of 0.48 implies for clinical decision-making.
GPAI Solver handles the underlying calculations — running a Langmuir isotherm fit, verifying ANOVA logic, or checking whether reported Pearson r values are consistent with the scatter described in the text.
Cross-model verification (GPT, Claude, Gemini simultaneously) is useful when interpreting ambiguous methodological claims, which appear regularly in papers spanning multiple disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS)?
IJCMAS is a fully open-access, peer-reviewed monthly journal published by K. International Publishing House in Kanchipuram, India. It covers microbiology and applied sciences broadly, including agricultural science, veterinary science, clinical microbiology, food science, environmental microbiology, and plant biology. As of January 2026, it holds an h-index of 89 and 67,000 total citations per Google Scholar.
What is the IJCMAS h-index and total citation count in 2026?
Per the journal's official Google Scholar profile, IJCMAS has an h-index of 89, an i10-index of 1,900, and 67,000 total citations as of January 2026.
Is IJCMAS indexed in Scopus or Web of Science?
IJCMAS is indexed in Index Copernicus (ICV 2023: 95.56) and NAAS (Score: 5.38), and all articles carry CrossRef DOIs. It is not currently listed in SCIE (Web of Science) or Scopus. Researchers with institutional requirements for SCIE/Scopus publications should confirm eligibility before submitting.
How long does peer review take at IJCMAS?
IJCMAS reports a first editorial decision within approximately 20 days and a full submission-to-acceptance timeline of approximately 45 days, with an acceptance rate of 42%.
What research areas does IJCMAS publish?
The journal's scope is broader than its name implies. In addition to core microbiology (bacteriology, mycology, virology, environmental microbiology), it publishes agricultural science, plant physiology, veterinary science, food science, clinical research, public health, and applied biotechnology. Agricultural and soil science papers represent the largest single cluster of published content.
Is IJCMAS a good journal to publish in?
IJCMAS offers rapid review, open access, and a genuinely broad applied science scope that accommodates research from multiple disciplines and institutional contexts. Its h-index of 89 and 67,000 total citations reflect substantial cumulative readership and citation. Researchers whose institutions require SCIE or Scopus indexing should note the current indexing status. For researchers prioritizing dissemination speed, open access, and cross-disciplinary visibility — particularly in South Asian and agricultural research communities — it is a practical and widely-read outlet.
What is the difference between IJCMAS and Frontiers in Microbiology?
Both are open-access, but they differ significantly in scope, prestige, and cost. Frontiers in Microbiology (h-index ~180, Scopus and SCIE indexed) has higher citation impact and international institutional recognition, but longer review times (~77 days) and substantially higher APCs. IJCMAS (h-index 89, not SCIE/Scopus) is faster (~45 days), lower cost, and covers a broader applied science scope including agricultural and veterinary research that Frontiers does not typically handle. Many researchers use both at different career stages or for different study types.
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