Microbial Ecology
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Ecology
Q1
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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Q1
└
Soil Science
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.118
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
161
Citations / Doc (2yr)
4.94
Total Docs. (latest)
143
Total Citations (3yr)
3,491
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00953628, 1432184X
Coverage
1974-1977, 1979-2026
Journal Rank
#4,072
Subject Categories
Ecology
Q1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Q1
Soil Science
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The journal Microbial Ecology was founded more than 50 years ago by Dr.
Ralph Mitchell, Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Biology at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA.
The journal has evolved to become a premier location for the presentation of manuscripts that represent advances in the field of microbial ecology.
The journal has become a dedicated international forum for the presentation of high-quality scientific investigations of how microorganisms interact with their environment, with each other and with their hosts.
Microbial Ecology offers articles of original research in full paper and note formats, as well as brief reviews and topical position papers.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 143 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 721 |
| Total Refs. | 10,323 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 3,491 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 713 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 4.94 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 72.19 |
| % Female | 41.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Microbial Ecology?
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, Microbial Ecology has an SJR of 1.118 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Microbial Ecology?
Microbial Ecology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.118 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Microbial Ecology?
The H-index of Microbial Ecology is 161, meaning 161 of its articles have each been cited at least 161 times.
Is Microbial Ecology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Microbial Ecology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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