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mBio

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

5.85

h-Index

2022-2023

 154

Rank

2022-2023

 1056

SJR

2022-2023

 2.283

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 mBio
Abbreviation mBio
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1)
h-index 154
Overall Rank/Ranking 1056
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.283
Impact Score 5.85
Publisher American Society for Microbiology
Country United States
ISSN 21612129, 21507511
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2010-2022




About mBio


mBio is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of mBio is 1056. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.283. 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 154. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of mBio journal is 21612129, 21507511. 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. mBio is cited by a total of 13459 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


mBio Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of mBio is 5.85, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. mBio IF is decreased by a factor of 1.16 and approximate percentage change is -16.55% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling 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

mBio Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of mBio is 5.85. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of mBio. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5.85
2021 7.01
2020 6.87
2019 6.26
2018 5.97
2017 6.38
2016 6.77
2015 6.91
2014 6.39

mBio h-index


  Table Setting

mBio has an h-index of 154. It means 154 articles of this journal have more than 154 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.




mBio ISSN


The ISSN of mBio is 21612129, 21507511. 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

mBio Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of mBio is 1056. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.283. 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 mBio by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.283
2021 2.767
2020 3.562
2019 3.876
2018 3.849
2017 4.106
2016 4.232
2015 4.028
2014 3.636

Ranking of mBio by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1056
2021 686
2020 482
2019 410
2018 429
2017 388
2016 383
2015 391
2014 463

mBio Publisher


Table Setting

mBio is published by American Society for Microbiology. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2010-2022. 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 mBio is mBio. This abbreviation ('mBio') 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 mBio


If your research field is/are related to Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1), 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 mBio?

mBio latest impact IF is 5.85. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 7.01 (2021) and 5.85 (2022), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 6.49 in the previous 9 years.


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

The mBio has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.283, 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 4.232 in 2016 and the lowest being 2.283 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the mBio over the previous 9-year period stands at 6.49.


What's the latest h-index of the mBio?

The latest h-index of the mBio is 154.


Who's the publisher of the mBio?

The mBio is published by the American Society for Microbiology, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the mBio?

The mBio is currently ranked 1056 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 383 in 2016 and its lowest position of 1056 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the mBio?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the mBio is mBio.


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

mBio is classified as a journal that the American Society for Microbiology publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the mBio?

The mBio encompasses the following areas:

  • Microbiology
  • Virology

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


What's the ISSN of the mBio?

The mBio is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 21612129, 21507511.


What's the best quartile of the mBio?

The best quartile for the mBio is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the mBio?

The mBio coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2010-2022.


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 mBio

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5.85
2021 7.01
2020 6.87
2019 6.26
2018 5.97
2017 6.38
2016 6.77
2015 6.91
2014 6.39



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