BMC Microbiology
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Immunology and Microbiology
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Microbiology (medical)
Q1
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Microbiology
Q2
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.141
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
157
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.53
Total Docs. (latest)
806
Total Citations (3yr)
7,104
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
14712180
Coverage
2001-2026
Journal Rank
#3,948
Subject Categories
Microbiology (medical)
Q1
Microbiology
Q2
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
BMC Microbiology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on analytical and functional studies of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms, viruses and small parasites, as well as host and therapeutic responses to them and their interaction with the environment.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 806 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 1,252 |
| Total Refs. | 45,333 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 7,104 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 1,250 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 5.53 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 56.24 |
| % Female | 45.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of BMC Microbiology?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, BMC Microbiology has an SJR of 1.141 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of BMC Microbiology?
BMC Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.141 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of BMC Microbiology?
The H-index of BMC Microbiology is 157, meaning 157 of its articles have each been cited at least 157 times.
Is BMC Microbiology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. BMC Microbiology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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