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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Microbiology

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Microbiology, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Microbiology falls under area Immunology and Microbiology.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Nature Reviews Microbiology


Nature Reviews Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Reviews Microbiology is 44. ISSN of this journal is/are 17401534, 17401526.

Impact Score: 29.68 h-Index: 393 SJR: 13.861 Overall Ranking: 44



2. Cell Host and Microbe


Cell Host and Microbe is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Cell Host and Microbe is 157. ISSN of this journal is/are 19346069, 19313128.

Impact Score: 11.68 h-Index: 255 SJR: 7.067 Overall Ranking: 157


3. Nature Microbiology


Nature Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Immunology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Microbiology is 167. ISSN of this journal is/are 20585276.

Impact Score: 12.22 h-Index: 157 SJR: 6.893 Overall Ranking: 167


4. iMeta


iMeta is a journal covering the categories related to Biotechnology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of iMeta is 200. ISSN of this journal is/are 2770596X, 27705986.

Impact Score: 22.73 h-Index: 28 SJR: 6.223 Overall Ranking: 200


5. Clinical Microbiology Reviews


Clinical Microbiology Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Clinical Microbiology Reviews is 240. ISSN of this journal is/are 08938512, 10986618.

Impact Score: 19.02 h-Index: 340 SJR: 5.594 Overall Ranking: 240



6. Lancet Microbe, The


Lancet Microbe, The is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Lancet Microbe, The is 273. ISSN of this journal is/are 26665247.

Impact Score: 7.99 h-Index: 53 SJR: 5.262 Overall Ranking: 273


7. Annual Review of Microbiology


Annual Review of Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Microbiology is 341. ISSN of this journal is/are 00664227, 15453251.

Impact Score: 10.10 h-Index: 220 SJR: 4.505 Overall Ranking: 341


8. Microbiome


Microbiome is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Microbiome is 397. ISSN of this journal is/are 20492618.

Impact Score: 12.09 h-Index: 163 SJR: 4.117 Overall Ranking: 397


9. Soil Biology and Biochemistry


Soil Biology and Biochemistry is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Soil Biology and Biochemistry is 426. ISSN of this journal is/are 380717.

Impact Score: 11.87 h-Index: 285 SJR: 3.982 Overall Ranking: 426



10. ISME Journal


ISME Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of ISME Journal is 427. ISSN of this journal is/are 17517362, 17517370.

Impact Score: 10.15 h-Index: 251 SJR: 3.973 Overall Ranking: 427


11. Gut Microbes


Gut Microbes is a journal covering the categories related to Gastroenterology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Landes Bioscience. The overall rank of Gut Microbes is 513. ISSN of this journal is/are 19490984, 19490976.

Impact Score: 11.05 h-Index: 129 SJR: 3.609 Overall Ranking: 513


12. FEMS Microbiology Reviews


FEMS Microbiology Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of FEMS Microbiology Reviews is 570. ISSN of this journal is/are 01686445, 15746976.

Impact Score: 12.08 h-Index: 261 SJR: 3.408 Overall Ranking: 570


13. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews


Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews is 651. ISSN of this journal is/are 10985557, 10922172.

Impact Score: 8.23 h-Index: 287 SJR: 3.165 Overall Ranking: 651



14. Trends in Microbiology


Trends in Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Trends in Microbiology is 654. ISSN of this journal is/are 18784380, 0966842X.

Impact Score: 8.98 h-Index: 241 SJR: 3.152 Overall Ranking: 654


15. Clinical Infectious Diseases


Clinical Infectious Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Clinical Infectious Diseases is 719. ISSN of this journal is/are 15376591, 10584838.

Impact Score: 5.30 h-Index: 398 SJR: 2.992 Overall Ranking: 719


16. Clinical Microbiology and Infection


Clinical Microbiology and Infection is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Clinical Microbiology and Infection is 835. ISSN of this journal is/are 1198743X, 14690691.

Impact Score: 5.61 h-Index: 210 SJR: 2.742 Overall Ranking: 835


17. Current Opinion in Microbiology


Current Opinion in Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Current Opinion in Microbiology is 959. ISSN of this journal is/are 18790364, 13695274.

Impact Score: 7.68 h-Index: 208 SJR: 2.495 Overall Ranking: 959


18. npj Biofilms and Microbiomes


npj Biofilms and Microbiomes is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of npj Biofilms and Microbiomes is 1049. ISSN of this journal is/are 20555008.

Impact Score: 8.76 h-Index: 63 SJR: 2.37 Overall Ranking: 1049


19. EcoSal Plus


EcoSal Plus is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of EcoSal Plus is 1077. ISSN of this journal is/are 23246200.

Impact Score: 4.00 h-Index: 46 SJR: 2.331 Overall Ranking: 1077


20. Eurosurveillance


Eurosurveillance is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The overall rank of Eurosurveillance is 1078. ISSN of this journal is/are 15607917, 1025496X.

Impact Score: 6.00 h-Index: 137 SJR: 2.331 Overall Ranking: 1078


21. Emerging Microbes and Infections


Emerging Microbes and Infections is a journal covering the categories related to Drug Discovery (Q1); Epidemiology (Q1); Immunology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Emerging Microbes and Infections is 1140. ISSN of this journal is/are 22221751.

Impact Score: 7.12 h-Index: 104 SJR: 2.264 Overall Ranking: 1140


22. Journal of Infection


Journal of Infection is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Infection is 1375. ISSN of this journal is/are 01634453, 15322742.

Impact Score: 3.26 h-Index: 145 SJR: 2.046 Overall Ranking: 1375


23. PLoS Pathogens


PLoS Pathogens is a journal covering the categories related to Genetics (Q1); Immunology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Pathogens is 1454. ISSN of this journal is/are 15537374, 15537366.

Impact Score: 4.73 h-Index: 260 SJR: 1.987 Overall Ranking: 1454


24. Virus Evolution


Virus Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Virus Evolution is 1583. ISSN of this journal is/are 20571577.

Impact Score: 3.75 h-Index: 47 SJR: 1.9 Overall Ranking: 1583


25. mBio


mBio is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of mBio is 1605. ISSN of this journal is/are 21612129, 21507511.

Impact Score: 4.35 h-Index: 180 SJR: 1.885 Overall Ranking: 1605


26. Emerging Infectious Diseases


Emerging Infectious Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The overall rank of Emerging Infectious Diseases is 1617. ISSN of this journal is/are 10806040, 10806059.

Impact Score: 4.58 h-Index: 277 SJR: 1.879 Overall Ranking: 1617


27. Journal of Clinical Microbiology


Journal of Clinical Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Journal of Clinical Microbiology is 1620. ISSN of this journal is/are 1098660X, 00951137.

Impact Score: 3.77 h-Index: 295 SJR: 1.878 Overall Ranking: 1620


28. Biology and Fertility of Soils


Biology and Fertility of Soils is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Biology and Fertility of Soils is 1674. ISSN of this journal is/are 14320789, 01782762.

Impact Score: 6.44 h-Index: 154 SJR: 1.84 Overall Ranking: 1674


29. Critical Reviews in Microbiology


Critical Reviews in Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Informa Healthcare. The overall rank of Critical Reviews in Microbiology is 1716. ISSN of this journal is/are 15497828, 1040841X.

Impact Score: 7.56 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.816 Overall Ranking: 1716


30. Infectious Disease Clinics of North America


Infectious Disease Clinics of North America is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by W.B. Saunders. The overall rank of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America is 1744. ISSN of this journal is/are 15579824, 08915520.

Impact Score: 4.02 h-Index: 122 SJR: 1.796 Overall Ranking: 1744


31. Microbiological Research


Microbiological Research is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Microbiological Research is 2091. ISSN of this journal is/are 09445013, 16180623.

Impact Score: 8.01 h-Index: 126 SJR: 1.62 Overall Ranking: 2091


32. Food Packaging and Shelf Life


Food Packaging and Shelf Life is a journal covering the categories related to Biomaterials (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Polymers and Plastics (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Food Packaging and Shelf Life is 2128. ISSN of this journal is/are 22142894.

Impact Score: 11.59 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.603 Overall Ranking: 2128


33. Virulence


Virulence is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Parasitology (Q1). It is published by Landes Bioscience. The overall rank of Virulence is 2174. ISSN of this journal is/are 21505594, 21505608.

Impact Score: 5.34 h-Index: 100 SJR: 1.585 Overall Ranking: 2174


34. Cell Surface


Cell Surface is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Cell Surface is 2194. ISSN of this journal is/are 24682330.

Impact Score: 5.18 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.573 Overall Ranking: 2194


35. mSystems


mSystems is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of mSystems is 2231. ISSN of this journal is/are 23795077.

Impact Score: 4.42 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.558 Overall Ranking: 2231


36. Microbial genomics


Microbial genomics is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Microbiology Society. The overall rank of Microbial genomics is 2278. ISSN of this journal is/are 20575858.

Impact Score: 3.93 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.539 Overall Ranking: 2278


37. Environmental Microbiomes


Environmental Microbiomes is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Environmental Microbiomes is 2294. ISSN of this journal is/are 25246372.

Impact Score: 5.47 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.532 Overall Ranking: 2294


38. Infectious Diseases and Therapy


Infectious Diseases and Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Infectious Diseases and Therapy is 2314. ISSN of this journal is/are 21938229, 21936382.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.526 Overall Ranking: 2314


39. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology


Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is 2725. ISSN of this journal is/are 22352988.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 136 SJR: 1.393 Overall Ranking: 2725


40. Environmental Microbiology


Environmental Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Environmental Microbiology is 2910. ISSN of this journal is/are 14622912, 14622920.

Impact Score: 3.96 h-Index: 234 SJR: 1.345 Overall Ranking: 2910


41. Stress Biology


Stress Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Stress Biology is 2933. ISSN of this journal is/are 27310450.

Impact Score: 4.60 h-Index: 16 SJR: 1.339 Overall Ranking: 2933


42. International Journal of Infectious Diseases


International Journal of Infectious Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of International Journal of Infectious Diseases is 2999. ISSN of this journal is/are 12019712, 18783511.

Impact Score: 4.09 h-Index: 140 SJR: 1.323 Overall Ranking: 2999


43. Animal Microbiome


Animal Microbiome is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Animal Microbiome is 3122. ISSN of this journal is/are 25244671.

Impact Score: 4.57 h-Index: 30 SJR: 1.291 Overall Ranking: 3122


44. Journal of Virology


Journal of Virology is a journal covering the categories related to Insect Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1); Immunology (Q2). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Journal of Virology is 3164. ISSN of this journal is/are 10985514, 0022538X.

Impact Score: 3.59 h-Index: 330 SJR: 1.283 Overall Ranking: 3164


45. Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control


Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Pharmacology (medical) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control is 3180. ISSN of this journal is/are 20472994.

Impact Score: 4.42 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.278 Overall Ranking: 3180


46. Current Research in Microbial Sciences


Current Research in Microbial Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Current Research in Microbial Sciences is 3193. ISSN of this journal is/are 26665174.

Impact Score: 6.95 h-Index: 27 SJR: 1.275 Overall Ranking: 3193


47. Molecular Microbiology


Molecular Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Molecular Microbiology is 3303. ISSN of this journal is/are 13652958, 0950382X.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 277 SJR: 1.25 Overall Ranking: 3303


48. mSphere


mSphere is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of mSphere is 3382. ISSN of this journal is/are 23795042.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.237 Overall Ranking: 3382


49. International Journal of Medical Microbiology


International Journal of Medical Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of International Journal of Medical Microbiology is 3471. ISSN of this journal is/are 14384221, 16180607.

Impact Score: 3.33 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.217 Overall Ranking: 3471


50. Engineering Microbiology


Engineering Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Bioengineering (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Engineering Microbiology is 3484. ISSN of this journal is/are 26673703.

Impact Score: 4.54 h-Index: 13 SJR: 1.215 Overall Ranking: 3484


51. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy


Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1); Pharmacology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy is 3513. ISSN of this journal is/are 03057453, 14602091.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 229 SJR: 1.209 Overall Ranking: 3513


52. mLife


mLife is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of mLife is 3531. ISSN of this journal is/are 2770100X, 20971699.

Impact Score: 3.73 h-Index: 12 SJR: 1.203 Overall Ranking: 3531


53. Microbial Cell


Microbial Cell is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Genetics (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by Shared Science Publishers OG. The overall rank of Microbial Cell is 3662. ISSN of this journal is/are 23112638.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 42 SJR: 1.179 Overall Ranking: 3662


54. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases


Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases is 3689. ISSN of this journal is/are 09517375, 14736527.

Impact Score: 3.85 h-Index: 122 SJR: 1.174 Overall Ranking: 3689


55. Frontiers in Microbiology


Frontiers in Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Microbiology is 3700. ISSN of this journal is/are 1664302X.

Impact Score: 4.49 h-Index: 259 SJR: 1.172 Overall Ranking: 3700


56. Infection


Infection is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Urban und Vogel. The overall rank of Infection is 3730. ISSN of this journal is/are 03008126, 14390973.

Impact Score: 3.25 h-Index: 94 SJR: 1.167 Overall Ranking: 3730


57. International Journal of Food Microbiology


International Journal of Food Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Food Science (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of International Journal of Food Microbiology is 3758. ISSN of this journal is/are 18793460, 01681605.

Impact Score: 5.88 h-Index: 227 SJR: 1.163 Overall Ranking: 3758


58. Microbiology spectrum


Microbiology spectrum is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q2); Genetics (Q2). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Microbiology spectrum is 3840. ISSN of this journal is/are 21650497.

Impact Score: 3.86 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.149 Overall Ranking: 3840


59. Journal of Oral Microbiology


Journal of Oral Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Dentistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Oral Microbiology is 3870. ISSN of this journal is/are 20002297.

Impact Score: 5.66 h-Index: 63 SJR: 1.143 Overall Ranking: 3870


60. FEMS Microbiology Ecology


FEMS Microbiology Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of FEMS Microbiology Ecology is 3950. ISSN of this journal is/are 01686496, 15746941.

Impact Score: 3.15 h-Index: 192 SJR: 1.129 Overall Ranking: 3950


61. Fungal Systematics and Evolution


Fungal Systematics and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute. The overall rank of Fungal Systematics and Evolution is 3969. ISSN of this journal is/are 25893823, 25893831.

Impact Score: 3.71 h-Index: 23 SJR: 1.126 Overall Ranking: 3969


62. Cellular Microbiology


Cellular Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Immunology (Q2); Virology (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Cellular Microbiology is 3977. ISSN of this journal is/are 14625814, 14625822.

Impact Score: 1.57 h-Index: 162 SJR: 1.124 Overall Ranking: 3977


63. European Journal of Soil Biology


European Journal of Soil Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Insect Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Masson s.r.l.. The overall rank of European Journal of Soil Biology is 3985. ISSN of this journal is/are 11645563.

Impact Score: 3.51 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.123 Overall Ranking: 3985


64. Antibiotics


Antibiotics is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Pharmacology (medical) (Q1); Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Antibiotics is 4041. ISSN of this journal is/are 20796382.

Impact Score: 4.91 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.114 Overall Ranking: 4041


65. EFSA Journal


EFSA Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of EFSA Journal is 4057. ISSN of this journal is/are 18314732.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 159 SJR: 1.111 Overall Ranking: 4057


66. Fungal Biology Reviews


Fungal Biology Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Plant Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Fungal Biology Reviews is 4141. ISSN of this journal is/are 17494613.

Impact Score: 6.38 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.099 Overall Ranking: 4141


67. Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy


Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Microbiology (Q2); Virology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy is 4194. ISSN of this journal is/are 14787210, 17448336.

Impact Score: 3.90 h-Index: 103 SJR: 1.09 Overall Ranking: 4194


68. Journal of Bacteriology


Journal of Bacteriology is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Journal of Bacteriology is 4204. ISSN of this journal is/are 00219193, 10985530.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 283 SJR: 1.088 Overall Ranking: 4204


69. Mycology


Mycology is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Mycology is 4244. ISSN of this journal is/are 21501211, 21501203.

Impact Score: 6.66 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.081 Overall Ranking: 4244


70. JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance


JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Immunology (Q2); Immunology and Allergy (Q2); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance is 4374. ISSN of this journal is/are 26321823.

Impact Score: 3.36 h-Index: 29 SJR: 1.063 Overall Ranking: 4374


71. Food Microbiology


Food Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Food Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Food Microbiology is 4401. ISSN of this journal is/are 07400020, 10959998.

Impact Score: 5.30 h-Index: 152 SJR: 1.06 Overall Ranking: 4401


72. Gut Pathogens


Gut Pathogens is a journal covering the categories related to Gastroenterology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Microbiology (Q2); Virology (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Gut Pathogens is 4423. ISSN of this journal is/are 17574749.

Impact Score: 4.30 h-Index: 61 SJR: 1.055 Overall Ranking: 4423


73. Infection and Immunity


Infection and Immunity is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Immunology (Q2); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Infection and Immunity is 4432. ISSN of this journal is/are 10985522, 00199567.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 249 SJR: 1.054 Overall Ranking: 4432


74. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology


Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Epidemiology (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology is 4472. ISSN of this journal is/are 15596834, 0899823X.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 156 SJR: 1.048 Overall Ranking: 4472


75. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases


Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Insect Science (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases is 4567. ISSN of this journal is/are 18779603, 1877959X.

Impact Score: 3.39 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.034 Overall Ranking: 4567


76. BMC Microbiology


BMC Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of BMC Microbiology is 4581. ISSN of this journal is/are 14712180.

Impact Score: 4.45 h-Index: 147 SJR: 1.032 Overall Ranking: 4581


77. PHAGE: Therapy, Applications, and Research


PHAGE: Therapy, Applications, and Research is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Microbiology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2); Virology (Q2). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of PHAGE: Therapy, Applications, and Research is 4593. ISSN of this journal is/are 26416549, 26416530.

Impact Score: 1.33 h-Index: 13 SJR: 1.031 Overall Ranking: 4593


78. Foods


Foods is a journal covering the categories related to Food Science (Q1); Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Foods is 4654. ISSN of this journal is/are 23048158.

Impact Score: 5.56 h-Index: 123 SJR: 1.021 Overall Ranking: 4654


79. hLife


hLife is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1); Immunology and Allergy (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of hLife is 4686. ISSN of this journal is/are 29499283.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 5 SJR: 1.018 Overall Ranking: 4686


80. Journal of Hospital Infection


Journal of Hospital Infection is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Hospital Infection is 4697. ISSN of this journal is/are 15322939, 01956701.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 143 SJR: 1.017 Overall Ranking: 4697


81. Medical Microbiology and Immunology


Medical Microbiology and Immunology is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Immunology (Q2); Immunology and Allergy (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Medical Microbiology and Immunology is 4708. ISSN of this journal is/are 14321831, 03008584.

Impact Score: 3.24 h-Index: 75 SJR: 1.016 Overall Ranking: 4708


82. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection


Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Immunology and Allergy (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection is 4753. ISSN of this journal is/are 19959133, 16841182.

Impact Score: 3.47 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.009 Overall Ranking: 4753


83. Microorganisms


Microorganisms is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2); Virology (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Microorganisms is 4756. ISSN of this journal is/are 20762607.

Impact Score: 4.47 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.009 Overall Ranking: 4756


84. Systematic and Applied Microbiology


Systematic and Applied Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Systematic and Applied Microbiology is 4769. ISSN of this journal is/are 16180984, 07232020.

Impact Score: 4.01 h-Index: 121 SJR: 1.008 Overall Ranking: 4769


85. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation


International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation is a journal covering the categories related to Waste Management and Disposal (Q1); Biomaterials (Q2); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation is 4807. ISSN of this journal is/are 9648305.

Impact Score: 4.85 h-Index: 141 SJR: 1.003 Overall Ranking: 4807


86. Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance


Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology (Q2); Immunology and Allergy (Q2); Microbiology (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance is 4891. ISSN of this journal is/are 22137173, 22137165.

Impact Score: 2.79 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.992 Overall Ranking: 4891


87. MicrobiologyOpen


MicrobiologyOpen is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of MicrobiologyOpen is 4907. ISSN of this journal is/are 20458827.

Impact Score: 4.14 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.99 Overall Ranking: 4907


88. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases


European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is 4943. ISSN of this journal is/are 09349723, 14354373.

Impact Score: 3.02 h-Index: 127 SJR: 0.986 Overall Ranking: 4943


89. Sexually Transmitted Diseases


Sexually Transmitted Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Dermatology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Sexually Transmitted Diseases is 5077. ISSN of this journal is/are 15374521, 01485717.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 115 SJR: 0.971 Overall Ranking: 5077


90. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials


Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials is 5101. ISSN of this journal is/are 14760711.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 75 SJR: 0.968 Overall Ranking: 5101


91. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins


Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2); Molecular Medicine (Q2). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins is 5118. ISSN of this journal is/are 18671314, 18671306.

Impact Score: 5.74 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.967 Overall Ranking: 5118


92. Microbial Physiology


Microbial Physiology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Biochemistry (Q2); Biotechnology (Q2); Cell Biology (Q2); Microbiology (Q2); Physiology (Q2). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of Microbial Physiology is 5141. ISSN of this journal is/are 26731665, 26731673.

Impact Score: 1.57 h-Index: 88 SJR: 0.964 Overall Ranking: 5141


93. Biofilm


Biofilm is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Microbiology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2); Cell Biology (Q3). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Biofilm is 5178. ISSN of this journal is/are 25902075.

Impact Score: 5.02 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.959 Overall Ranking: 5178


94. Infectious Diseases


Infectious Diseases is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Infectious Diseases is 5200. ISSN of this journal is/are 23744235, 23744243.

Impact Score: 1.95 h-Index: 84 SJR: 0.957 Overall Ranking: 5200


95. Journal of Fungi


Journal of Fungi is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Journal of Fungi is 5211. ISSN of this journal is/are 2309608X.

Impact Score: 4.28 h-Index: 78 SJR: 0.956 Overall Ranking: 5211


96. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents


International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is a journal covering the categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2); Pharmacology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is 5222. ISSN of this journal is/are 09248579, 18727913.

Impact Score: 4.31 h-Index: 161 SJR: 0.955 Overall Ranking: 5222


97. Microbiology


Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Microbiology Society. The overall rank of Microbiology is 5238. ISSN of this journal is/are 13500872, 14652080.

Impact Score: 3.37 h-Index: 208 SJR: 0.953 Overall Ranking: 5238


98. Pathogens


Pathogens is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Immunology and Allergy (Q2); Infectious Diseases (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Pathogens is 5274. ISSN of this journal is/are 20760817.

Impact Score: 3.44 h-Index: 82 SJR: 0.949 Overall Ranking: 5274


99. Innate Immunity


Innate Immunity is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology (Q2); Infectious Diseases (Q2); Microbiology (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2); Cell Biology (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Innate Immunity is 5539. ISSN of this journal is/are 17534259, 17534267.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 81 SJR: 0.917 Overall Ranking: 5539


100. Epidemics


Epidemics is a journal covering the categories related to Parasitology (Q1); Epidemiology (Q2); Infectious Diseases (Q2); Microbiology (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2); Virology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Epidemics is 5668. ISSN of this journal is/are 17554365, 18780067.

Impact Score: 2.70 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.903 Overall Ranking: 5668








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Microbiology or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Microbiology


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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