| Title | Frontiers in Microbiology |
| Abbreviation | Front. Microbiol. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1) |
| h-index | 259 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 3700 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 1.172 |
| Impact Score | 4.49 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA |
| Country | Switzerland |
| ISSN | 1664302X |
| Best Quartile | Q1 |
| Coverage History | 2010-2025 |
Frontiers in Microbiology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Microbiology is 3700. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.172. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 259. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.
The ISSN of Frontiers in Microbiology journal is 1664302X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Frontiers in Microbiology is cited by a total of 68653 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).
The Impact IF 2024 of Frontiers in Microbiology is 4.49, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Frontiers in Microbiology IF is increased by a factor of 0.47 and approximate percentage change is 11.69% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.
Impact IF 2024 of Frontiers in Microbiology is 4.49. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 4.49 |
| 2023 | 4.02 |
| 2022 | 5.08 |
| 2021 | 5.62 |
| 2020 | 5.29 |
| 2019 | 4.36 |
| 2018 | 4.27 |
| 2017 | 4.22 |
| 2016 | 4.21 |
| 2015 | 4.21 |
| 2014 | 4.14 |
Frontiers in Microbiology has an h-index of 259. It means 259 articles of this journal have more than 259 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
The ISSN of Frontiers in Microbiology is 1664302X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.
The overall rank of Frontiers in Microbiology is 3700. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.172. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.172 |
| 2023 | 1.065 |
| 2022 | 1.190 |
| 2021 | 1.314 |
| 2020 | 1.701 |
| 2019 | 1.690 |
| 2018 | 1.633 |
| 2017 | 1.699 |
| 2016 | 1.759 |
| 2015 | 1.869 |
| 2014 | 1.879 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 3700 |
| 2023 | 3972 |
| 2022 | 3118 |
| 2021 | 2637 |
| 2020 | 1802 |
| 2019 | 1798 |
| 2018 | 1934 |
| 2017 | 1830 |
| 2016 | 1778 |
| 2015 | 1647 |
| 2014 | 1570 |
Frontiers in Microbiology is published by Frontiers Media SA. It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2010-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
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The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Frontiers in Microbiology is Front. Microbiol.. This abbreviation ('Front. Microbiol.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.
If your research field is/are related to Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.
The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.
Frontiers in Microbiology latest impact IF is 4.49. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.62 (2021) and 4.02 (2023), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.54 in the previous 11 years.
The Frontiers in Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.172, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.879 in 2014 and the lowest being 1.065 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Frontiers in Microbiology over the previous 11-year period stands at 4.54.
The latest h-index of the Frontiers in Microbiology is 259.
The Frontiers in Microbiology is published by the Frontiers Media SA, with its country of publication being the Switzerland.
The Frontiers in Microbiology is currently ranked 3700 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1570 in 2014 and its lowest position of 3972 in 2023.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Frontiers in Microbiology is Front. Microbiol..
Frontiers in Microbiology is classified as a journal that the Frontiers Media SA publishes.
The Frontiers in Microbiology encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The Frontiers in Microbiology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1664302X.
The best quartile for the Frontiers in Microbiology is Q1 (2024).
The Frontiers in Microbiology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2010-2025.
| Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title | Type | Ranking | Publisher | h-index | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Business Economics and Management | journal | 9811 | Vilnius Gediminas Technical University | 55 | 2.84 |
| Journal of Business Finance and Accounting | journal | 3244 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 96 | 3.34 |
| International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology | journal | 6477 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 45 | 1.82 |
| Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection | journal | 16692 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 35 | 1.42 |
| Materials Research | journal | 15597 | Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos | 75 | 1.40 |
| International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems | journal | 17452 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 27 | 1.17 |
| International Journal of Research and Method in Education | journal | 6367 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 41 | 3.31 |
| Syntax | journal | 2676 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 35 | 1.10 |
| Natural Solutions | trade journal | 28581 | Innovision Health Media | 1 | 0.00 |
| Indian Phytopathology | journal | 16772 | Springer | 20 | 0.91 |
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 4.49 |
| 2023 | 4.02 |
| 2022 | 5.08 |
| 2021 | 5.62 |
| 2020 | 5.29 |
| 2019 | 4.36 |
| 2018 | 4.27 |
| 2017 | 4.22 |
| 2016 | 4.21 |
| 2015 | 4.21 |
| 2014 | 4.14 |
