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Microbiome

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

12.09

h-Index

2024-2025

 163

Rank

2024-2025

 397

SJR

2024-2025

 4.117

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 Microbiome
Abbreviation Microbiome
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1)
h-index 163
Overall Rank/Ranking 397
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 4.117
Impact Score 12.09
Publisher BioMed Central Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 20492618
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2013-2025




About Microbiome


Microbiome is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Microbiology (medical) (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Microbiome is 397. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 4.117. 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 163. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Microbiome journal is 20492618. 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. Microbiome is cited by a total of 10560 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Microbiome Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Microbiome is 12.09, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Microbiome IF is decreased by a factor of 1.08 and approximate percentage change is -8.2% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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

Microbiome Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Microbiome is 12.09. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 12.09
2023 13.17
2022 13.78
2021 14.33
2020 13.45
2019 12.02
2018 10.89
2017 9.11
2016 8.81
2015 9.74
2014 8.32

Microbiome h-index


  Table Setting

Microbiome has an h-index of 163. It means 163 articles of this journal have more than 163 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.




Microbiome ISSN


The ISSN of Microbiome is 20492618. 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

Microbiome Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Microbiome is 397. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 4.117. 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 Microbiome by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.117
2023 3.802
2022 3.709
2021 4.394
2020 5.297
2019 5.282
2018 4.466
2017 5.171
2016 5.142
2015 5.588
2014 4.694

Ranking of Microbiome by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 397
2023 434
2022 423
2021 340
2020 266
2019 259
2018 344
2017 276
2016 267
2015 236
2014 316

Microbiome Publisher


Table Setting

Microbiome is published by BioMed Central Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2013-2025. 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 Microbiome is Microbiome. This abbreviation ('Microbiome') 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 Microbiome


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 Microbiome?

Microbiome latest impact IF is 12.09. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 14.33 (2021) and 8.32 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 11.43 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Microbiome has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 4.117, 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 5.588 in 2015 and the lowest being 3.709 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Microbiome over the previous 11-year period stands at 11.43.


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

The latest h-index of the Microbiome is 163.


Who's the publisher of the Microbiome?

The Microbiome is published by the BioMed Central Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Microbiome?

The Microbiome is currently ranked 397 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 236 in 2015 and its lowest position of 434 in 2023.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Microbiome is Microbiome.


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

Microbiome is classified as a journal that the BioMed Central Ltd publishes.


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

The Microbiome 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 Microbiome?

The Microbiome is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20492618.


What's the best quartile of the Microbiome?

The best quartile for the Microbiome is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Microbiome?

The Microbiome coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2013-2025.


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 Microbiome

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 12.09
2023 13.17
2022 13.78
2021 14.33
2020 13.45
2019 12.02
2018 10.89
2017 9.11
2016 8.81
2015 9.74
2014 8.32



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