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Frontiers in 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

5.08

h-Index

2022-2023

 201

Rank

2022-2023

 3118

SJR

2022-2023

 1.190

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 Frontiers in Microbiology
Abbreviation Front. Microbiol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1)
h-index 201
Overall Rank/Ranking 3118
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.190
Impact Score 5.08
Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
Country Switzerland
ISSN 1664302X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2010-2022




About Frontiers in Microbiology


Frontiers in Microbiology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media S.A.. The overall rank of Frontiers in Microbiology is 3118. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.190. 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 201. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Frontiers in Microbiology journal is 1664302X. 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. Frontiers in Microbiology is cited by a total of 60969 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Frontiers in Microbiology Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Frontiers in Microbiology is 5.08, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Frontiers in Microbiology IF is decreased by a factor of 0.54 and approximate percentage change is -9.61% 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

Frontiers in Microbiology Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Frontiers in Microbiology is 5.08. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Frontiers in Microbiology. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5.08
2021 5.62
2020 5.29
2019 4.36
2018 4.27
2017 4.22
2016 4.21
2015 4.21
2014 4.14

Frontiers in Microbiology h-index


  Table Setting

Frontiers in Microbiology has an h-index of 201. It means 201 articles of this journal have more than 201 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.




Frontiers in Microbiology ISSN


The ISSN of Frontiers in Microbiology is 1664302X. 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

Frontiers in Microbiology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Frontiers in Microbiology is 3118. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.190. 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 Frontiers in Microbiology by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.190
2021 1.314
2020 1.701
2019 1.690
2018 1.633
2017 1.699
2016 1.759
2015 1.869
2014 1.879

Ranking of Frontiers in Microbiology by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3118
2021 2637
2020 1802
2019 1798
2018 1934
2017 1830
2016 1778
2015 1647
2014 1570

Frontiers in Microbiology Publisher


Table Setting

Frontiers in Microbiology is published by Frontiers Media S.A.. It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. 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 Frontiers in Microbiology is Front. Microbiol.. This abbreviation ('Front. 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 Frontiers in Microbiology


If your research field is/are related to Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (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 Frontiers in Microbiology?

Frontiers in Microbiology latest impact IF is 5.08. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.62 (2021) and 4.14 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.6 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Frontiers in Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.190, 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 1.879 in 2014 and the lowest being 1.190 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Frontiers in Microbiology over the previous 9-year period stands at 4.6.


What's the latest h-index of the Frontiers in Microbiology?

The latest h-index of the Frontiers in Microbiology is 201.


Who's the publisher of the Frontiers in Microbiology?

The Frontiers in Microbiology is published by the Frontiers Media S.A., with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Frontiers in Microbiology?

The Frontiers in Microbiology is currently ranked 3118 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 1570 in 2014 and its lowest position of 3118 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Frontiers in Microbiology?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Frontiers in Microbiology is Front. Microbiol..


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

Frontiers in Microbiology is classified as a journal that the Frontiers Media S.A. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Frontiers in Microbiology?

The Frontiers in 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 Frontiers in Microbiology?

The Frontiers in Microbiology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1664302X.


What's the best quartile of the Frontiers in Microbiology?

The best quartile for the Frontiers in Microbiology is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Frontiers in Microbiology?

The Frontiers in Microbiology 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 Frontiers in Microbiology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5.08
2021 5.62
2020 5.29
2019 4.36
2018 4.27
2017 4.22
2016 4.21
2015 4.21
2014 4.14



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