Frontiers in Microbiology
Country
Switzerland
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Immunology and Microbiology
└
Microbiology
Q1
└
Microbiology (medical)
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.260
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
287
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.52
Total Docs. (latest)
2,972
Total Citations (3yr)
75,052
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
1664302X
Coverage
2010-2026
Journal Rank
#3,330
Subject Categories
Microbiology
Q1
Microbiology (medical)
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Frontiers in Microbiology is a leading journal in its field, publishing rigorously peer-reviewed research across the entire spectrum of microbiology.
Field Chief Editor Martin G.
Klotz at Washington State University is supported by an outstanding Editorial Board of international researchers.
This multidisciplinary open-access journal is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries to researchers, academics, clinicians and the public worldwide.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 2,972 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 12,986 |
| Total Refs. | 187,957 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 75,052 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 12,336 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 5.52 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 63.24 |
| % Female | 45.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Frontiers in 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, Frontiers in Microbiology has an SJR of 1.260 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Frontiers in Microbiology?
Frontiers in Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.260 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Frontiers in Microbiology?
The H-index of Frontiers in Microbiology is 287, meaning 287 of its articles have each been cited at least 287 times.
Is Frontiers in Microbiology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Frontiers in Microbiology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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