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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection 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

4.59

h-Index

2024-2025

 136

Rank

2024-2025

 2725

SJR

2024-2025

 1.393

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 Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Abbreviation Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Immunology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1)
h-index 136
Overall Rank/Ranking 2725
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.393
Impact Score 4.59
Publisher Frontiers Media SA
Country Switzerland
ISSN 22352988
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2011-2025




About Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology


Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Immunology (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is 2725. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.393. 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 136. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology journal is 22352988. 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 Cellular and Infection Microbiology is cited by a total of 25256 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is 4.59, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology IF is increased by a factor of 0.17 and approximate percentage change is 3.85% 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

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is 4.59. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.59
2023 4.42
2022 5.50
2021 5.84
2020 4.86
2019 4.19
2018 3.65
2017 3.58
2016 4.50
2015 4.98
2014 4.08

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology h-index


  Table Setting

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology has an h-index of 136. It means 136 articles of this journal have more than 136 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 Cellular and Infection Microbiology ISSN


The ISSN of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is 22352988. 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 Cellular and Infection Microbiology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is 2725. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.393. 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 Cellular and Infection Microbiology by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.393
2023 1.285
2022 1.308
2021 1.389
2020 1.812
2019 1.626
2018 1.541
2017 1.703
2016 2.311
2015 2.365
2014 1.699

Ranking of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2725
2023 2926
2022 2687
2021 2398
2020 1607
2019 1931
2018 2137
2017 1823
2016 1069
2015 1050
2014 1876

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology Publisher


Table Setting

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is published by Frontiers Media SA. It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2011-2025. 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 Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol.. This abbreviation ('Front. Cell. Infect. 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 Cellular and Infection Microbiology


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

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology latest impact IF is 4.59. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.84 (2021) and 3.58 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.56 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.393, 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 2.365 in 2015 and the lowest being 1.285 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology over the previous 11-year period stands at 4.56.


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

The latest h-index of the Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is 136.


Who's the publisher of the Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology?

The Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is published by the Frontiers Media SA, with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology?

The Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is currently ranked 2725 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 1050 in 2015 and its lowest position of 2926 in 2023.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol..


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

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is classified as a journal that the Frontiers Media SA publishes.


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

The Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology encompasses the following areas:

  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • 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 Cellular and Infection Microbiology?

The Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 22352988.


What's the best quartile of the Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology?

The best quartile for the Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology?

The Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2011-2025.


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 Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.59
2023 4.42
2022 5.50
2021 5.84
2020 4.86
2019 4.19
2018 3.65
2017 3.58
2016 4.50
2015 4.98
2014 4.08



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