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Food Microbiology

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

5.30

h-Index

2024-2025

 152

Rank

2024-2025

 4401

SJR

2024-2025

 1.06

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 Food Microbiology
Abbreviation Food Microbiol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Food Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q2)
h-index 152
Overall Rank/Ranking 4401
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.06
Impact Score 5.30
Publisher Academic Press
Country United States
ISSN 07400020, 10959998
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1984-2025




Aim and Scope


Food Microbiology publishes original research articles, short communications, review papers, letters, news items and book reviews dealing with all aspects of the microbiology of foods. The editors aim to publish manuscripts of the highest quality which are both relevant and applicable to the broad field covered by the journal. Studies must be novel, have a clear connection to food microbiology, and be of general interest to the international community of food microbiologists. The editors make every effort to ensure rapid and fair reviews, resulting in timely publication of accepted manuscripts.


About Food Microbiology


Food Microbiology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Food Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Food Microbiology is 4401. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.06. 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 152. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Food Microbiology journal is 07400020, 10959998. 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. Food Microbiology is cited by a total of 3185 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Food Microbiology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Food Microbiology is 5.30, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Food Microbiology IF is increased by a factor of 0.14 and approximate percentage change is 2.71% 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.

Table Setting

Food Microbiology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Food Microbiology is 5.30. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.30
2023 5.16
2022 6.31
2021 6.23
2020 5.42
2019 4.70
2018 4.38
2017 4.68
2016 4.41
2015 4.23
2014 4.19

Food Microbiology h-index


  Table Setting

Food Microbiology has an h-index of 152. It means 152 articles of this journal have more than 152 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.




Food Microbiology ISSN


The ISSN of Food Microbiology is 07400020, 10959998. 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

Food Microbiology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Food Microbiology is 4401. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.06. 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 Food Microbiology by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.06
2023 1.026
2022 1.036
2021 1.131
2020 1.363
2019 1.318
2018 1.402
2017 1.660
2016 1.723
2015 1.705
2014 1.535

Ranking of Food Microbiology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4401
2023 4261
2022 3986
2021 3353
2020 2666
2019 2802
2018 2535
2017 1911
2016 1851
2015 1912
2014 2214

Food Microbiology Publisher


Table Setting

Food Microbiology is published by Academic Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1984-2025. 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 Food Microbiology is Food Microbiol.. This abbreviation ('Food 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 Food Microbiology


If your research field is/are related to Food Science (Q1); Microbiology (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 Food Microbiology?

Food Microbiology latest impact IF is 5.30. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 6.31 (2022) and 4.19 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 5 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Food Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.06, 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 1.723 in 2016 and the lowest being 1.026 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Food Microbiology over the previous 11-year period stands at 5.


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

The latest h-index of the Food Microbiology is 152.


Who's the publisher of the Food Microbiology?

The Food Microbiology is published by the Academic Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Food Microbiology?

The Food Microbiology is currently ranked 4401 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 1851 in 2016 and its lowest position of 4401 in 2024.


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

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


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

Food Microbiology is classified as a journal that the Academic Press publishes.


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

The Food Microbiology encompasses the following areas:

  • Food Science
  • Microbiology

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


What's the ISSN of the Food Microbiology?

The Food Microbiology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 07400020, 10959998.


What's the best quartile of the Food Microbiology?

The best quartile for the Food Microbiology is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Food Microbiology?

The Food Microbiology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1984-2025.


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 Food Microbiology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.30
2023 5.16
2022 6.31
2021 6.23
2020 5.42
2019 4.70
2018 4.38
2017 4.68
2016 4.41
2015 4.23
2014 4.19



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