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Nature Reviews 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

29.68

h-Index

2024-2025

 393

Rank

2024-2025

 44

SJR

2024-2025

 13.861

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 Nature Reviews Microbiology
Abbreviation Nat. Rev. Microbiol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (Q1)
h-index 393
Overall Rank/Ranking 44
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 13.861
Impact Score 29.68
Publisher Nature Research
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17401534, 17401526
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2003-2025




Aim and Scope


The advent of new technologies and growing recognition of the enormous degree of microbial diversity has revolutionized our understanding of microbiology as a discipline. Microbiology is moving into a new era that focuses less on specific organisms and more on the processes and mechanisms that link them. We take an integrated approach to microbiology, bridging fundamental research and its clinical, industrial and environmental applications to create a single information resource for all who share an interest in microbial life. Nature Reviews Microbiology publishes the highest-quality reviews and perspectives highlighting important developments in our understanding of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa, their interaction with their environments.


About Nature Reviews Microbiology


Nature Reviews Microbiology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/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. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 13.861. 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 393. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Nature Reviews Microbiology journal is 17401534, 17401526. 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. Nature Reviews Microbiology is cited by a total of 15656 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Nature Reviews Microbiology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Nature Reviews Microbiology is 29.68, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Nature Reviews Microbiology IF is increased by a factor of 3.27 and approximate percentage change is 12.38% 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

Nature Reviews Microbiology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Nature Reviews Microbiology is 29.68. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Nature Reviews Microbiology. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 29.68
2023 26.41
2022 24.39
2021 19.65
2020 17.75
2019 12.65
2018 13.67
2017 14.79
2016 12.99
2015 11.87
2014 11.08

Nature Reviews Microbiology h-index


  Table Setting

Nature Reviews Microbiology has an h-index of 393. It means 393 articles of this journal have more than 393 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.




Nature Reviews Microbiology ISSN


The ISSN of Nature Reviews Microbiology is 17401534, 17401526. 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

Nature Reviews Microbiology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Nature Reviews Microbiology is 44. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 13.861. 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 Nature Reviews Microbiology by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 13.861
2023 9.639
2022 10.396
2021 9.103
2020 11.496
2019 13.160
2018 17.833
2017 17.634
2016 15.351
2015 15.714
2014 12.766

Ranking of Nature Reviews Microbiology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 44
2023 83
2022 72
2021 84
2020 57
2019 41
2018 20
2017 27
2016 30
2015 30
2014 51

Nature Reviews Microbiology Publisher


Table Setting

Nature Reviews Microbiology is published by Nature Research. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2003-2025. 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 Nature Reviews Microbiology is Nat. Rev. Microbiol.. This abbreviation ('Nat. Rev. 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 Nature Reviews Microbiology


If your research field is/are related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Microbiology (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 Nature Reviews Microbiology?

Nature Reviews Microbiology latest impact IF is 29.68. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 29.68 (2024) and 11.08 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 17.72 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Nature Reviews Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 13.861, 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 17.833 in 2018 and the lowest being 9.103 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Nature Reviews Microbiology over the previous 11-year period stands at 17.72.


What's the latest h-index of the Nature Reviews Microbiology?

The latest h-index of the Nature Reviews Microbiology is 393.


Who's the publisher of the Nature Reviews Microbiology?

The Nature Reviews Microbiology is published by the Nature Research, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Nature Reviews Microbiology?

The Nature Reviews Microbiology is currently ranked 44 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 20 in 2018 and its lowest position of 84 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Nature Reviews Microbiology?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Nature Reviews Microbiology is Nat. Rev. Microbiol..


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

Nature Reviews Microbiology is classified as a journal that the Nature Research publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Nature Reviews Microbiology?

The Nature Reviews Microbiology encompasses the following areas:

  • Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

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


What's the ISSN of the Nature Reviews Microbiology?

The Nature Reviews Microbiology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17401534, 17401526.


What's the best quartile of the Nature Reviews Microbiology?

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


What's the coverage history of the Nature Reviews Microbiology?

The Nature Reviews Microbiology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2003-2025.


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 Nature Reviews Microbiology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 29.68
2023 26.41
2022 24.39
2021 19.65
2020 17.75
2019 12.65
2018 13.67
2017 14.79
2016 12.99
2015 11.87
2014 11.08



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