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BMC Microbiology

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

4.31

h-Index

2022-2023

 127

Rank

2022-2023

 4674

SJR

2022-2023

 0.937

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title BMC Microbiology
Abbreviation BMC Microbiol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Microbiology (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2)
h-index 127
Overall Rank/Ranking 4674
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.937
Impact Score 4.31
Publisher BioMed Central Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14712180
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2001-2022




Aim and Scope


BMC Microbiology is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in analytical and functional studies of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, viruses and small parasites, as well as host and therapeutic responses to them, and their interaction with the environment. BMC Microbiology (ISSN 1471-2180) is indexed/tracked/covered by PubMed, MEDLINE, BIOSIS, CAS, EMBASE, Scopus, FSTA, Thomson Reuters (ISI) and Google Scholar.


About BMC Microbiology


BMC Microbiology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Microbiology (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd.. The overall rank of BMC Microbiology is 4674. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.937. 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 127. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of BMC Microbiology journal is 14712180. 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. BMC Microbiology is cited by a total of 4906 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


BMC Microbiology Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of BMC Microbiology is 4.31, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. BMC Microbiology IF is increased by a factor of 0.09 and approximate percentage change is 2.13% when compared to preceding year 2021, 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.

Table Setting

BMC Microbiology Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of BMC Microbiology is 4.31. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of BMC Microbiology. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.31
2021 4.22
2020 3.44
2019 3.00
2018 3.36
2017 3.12
2016 3.00
2015 2.87
2014 3.20

BMC Microbiology h-index


  Table Setting

BMC Microbiology has an h-index of 127. It means 127 articles of this journal have more than 127 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.




BMC Microbiology ISSN


The ISSN of BMC Microbiology is 14712180. 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.

Table Setting

BMC Microbiology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of BMC Microbiology is 4674. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.937. 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 of BMC Microbiology by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.937
2021 0.916
2020 1.108
2019 1.154
2018 1.271
2017 1.242
2016 1.282
2015 1.420
2014 1.519

Ranking of BMC Microbiology by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4674
2021 4674
2020 3747
2019 3455
2018 3024
2017 3146
2016 3019
2015 2627
2014 2259

BMC Microbiology Publisher


Table Setting

BMC Microbiology is published by BioMed Central Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2001-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of BMC Microbiology is BMC Microbiol.. This abbreviation ('BMC 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.


How to publish in BMC Microbiology


If your research field is/are related to Microbiology (Q2); Microbiology (medical) (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

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.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the BMC Microbiology?

BMC Microbiology latest impact IF is 4.31. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.31 (2022) and 2.87 (2015), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.39 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the BMC Microbiology?

The BMC Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.937, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.519 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.916 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the BMC Microbiology over the previous 9-year period stands at 3.39.


What's the latest h-index of the BMC Microbiology?

The latest h-index of the BMC Microbiology is 127.


Who's the publisher of the BMC Microbiology?

The BMC Microbiology is published by the BioMed Central Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the BMC Microbiology?

The BMC Microbiology is currently ranked 4674 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2259 in 2014 and its lowest position of 4674 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the BMC Microbiology?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the BMC Microbiology is BMC Microbiol..


Is the "BMC Microbiology" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

BMC Microbiology is classified as a journal that the BioMed Central Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the BMC Microbiology?

The BMC Microbiology encompasses the following areas:

  • Microbiology
  • Microbiology (medical)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the BMC Microbiology?

The BMC Microbiology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14712180.


What's the best quartile of the BMC Microbiology?

The best quartile for the BMC Microbiology is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the BMC Microbiology?

The BMC Microbiology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2001-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of BMC Microbiology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.31
2021 4.22
2020 3.44
2019 3.00
2018 3.36
2017 3.12
2016 3.00
2015 2.87
2014 3.20



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