The Microscope Journal
The Microscope (ISSN 0026-282X) is an international peer-reviewed journal founded by Arthur Barron in 1937 and dedicated to the advancement of all areas of microscopy for the biologist, mineralogist, metallographer, or chemist.
No matter what the field of research, the microscope is always a useful adjunct and often an essential tool in the laboratory. A successful journal for microscopists must interest and benefit scientists with a wide range and area of expertise. The Microscope accomplishes this by emphasizing new advances in microscope design, new accessories, new techniques, and unique applications to the study of particles, films, or surfaces of any substance. Its readership includes microscopists from a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, law enforcement, forensic science, environmental services, materials-analysis consulting firms, academia, conservation, and government labs.
For more than 75 years, The Microscope has been the foremost journal of microscopy for researchers in forensic science, materials analysis, pharmaceuticals, law enforcement, environmental services, academia, conservation, and government labs. The Microscope is published quarterly (four print issues per year).
Current issue: Volume 71:1, First Quarter 2024
A major source of papers for The Microscope is the Inter/Micro conference held each year in Chicago. Read more about Inter/Micro.
The journal is also open to papers from other meetings or papers written expressly for publication.
The Microscope is published quarterly by Microscope Publications, a division of McCrone Research Institute.ISSN 0026-282X
Editor: Gary J. Laughlin, Ph.D.
Previous Editors:Arthur L.E. Barron (1937-1962) Harold M. Malies (1962-1965) Walter C. McCrone (1965-1995, 2000) Robert M. Weaver (2004-2005)David A. Stoney (1996-1999, 2001-2004)
The Microscope is published quarterly by Microscope Publications, a division of McCrone Research Institute.ISSN 0026-282X
Editor: Gary J. Laughlin, Ph.D.
Previous Editors:Arthur L.E. Barron (1937-1962) Harold M. Malies (1962-1965) Walter C. McCrone (1965-1995, 2000) Robert M. Weaver (2004-2005)David A. Stoney (1996-1999, 2001-2004)
Subscriptions
2024 rates (four print issues per year)
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U.S. RatesNew low price $66 (Save 50%) for first-time individual subscribers only: $33.Individuals paying personally: $66, $122, $173, respectively. Companies and organizations: One year, $85; two years, $160; three years, $230.Subscription agencies and libraries: $78, $146, $209, respectively.
International RatesNew low price for individual subscribers only: $85.Individuals paying personally: $103, $196, $284, respectively. Companies and organizations: One year, $121; two years, $232; three years, $338.Subscription agencies and libraries: $114, $218, $317, respectively. Subscribe to The Microscope
Back Issues and Individual Articles
Back issues for many volumes of The Microscope are still available. Please e-mail themicroscope@mcri.org for availability.
Price (not including U.S. or international shipping and handling):$25, complete issue from the current publication year$50, complete combined issue (two quarters in one edition) from the current publication year$15, complete issue from past publication years$20, complete combined issue (two quarters in one edition) from past publication years
Individual articles are only for sale if an issue is out of stock. In this case, the charge per article is $12 for a reprint. If a reprint is not available, a scan will be provided for $12.
To request a back issue or an individual article, or for any other inquires, please send email to themicroscope@mcri.org.
Payment: Credit card or check payable to “Microscope Publications.”Payment must be issued before shipment.
Shipping: Unless you specify otherwise, the shipping will be 3-5 day Priority Mail through the United States Postal Service. Send inquires to themicroscope@mcri.org or call 312-842-7100 for more information.
Price (not including U.S. or international shipping and handling):$25, complete issue from the current publication year$50, complete combined issue (two quarters in one edition) from the current publication year$15, complete issue from past publication years$20, complete combined issue (two quarters in one edition) from past publication years
Individual articles are only for sale if an issue is out of stock. In this case, the charge per article is $12 for a reprint. If a reprint is not available, a scan will be provided for $12.
To request a back issue or an individual article, or for any other inquires, please send email to themicroscope@mcri.org.
Payment: Credit card or check payable to “Microscope Publications.”Payment must be issued before shipment.
Shipping: Unless you specify otherwise, the shipping will be 3-5 day Priority Mail through the United States Postal Service. Send inquires to themicroscope@mcri.org or call 312-842-7100 for more information.