Journal of Bacteriology
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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Microbiology
Q1
└
Molecular Biology
Q2
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.402
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
292
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.61
Total Docs. (latest)
233
Total Citations (3yr)
2,156
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00219193, 10985530
Coverage
1934, 1940-1941, 1945-2026
Journal Rank
#2,753
Subject Categories
Microbiology
Q1
Molecular Biology
Q2
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Bacteriology® (JB) publishes primary-research articles that probe fundamental processes in bacteria, archaea, and their viruses and the molecular mechanisms by which they interact with each other and with their hosts and their environments.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 233 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 598 |
| Total Refs. | 18,526 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 2,156 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 584 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.61 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 79.51 |
| % Female | 46.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of Bacteriology?
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, Journal of Bacteriology has an SJR of 1.402 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Bacteriology?
Journal of Bacteriology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.402 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of Bacteriology?
The H-index of Journal of Bacteriology is 292, meaning 292 of its articles have each been cited at least 292 times.
Is Journal of Bacteriology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Bacteriology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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