Nature Microbiology
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Q1
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Cell Biology
Q1
└
Genetics
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
7.440
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
176
Citations / Doc (2yr)
12.26
Total Docs. (latest)
301
Total Citations (3yr)
10,634
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
20585276
Coverage
2016-2026
Journal Rank
#149
Subject Categories
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Q1
Cell Biology
Q1
Genetics
Q1
Immunology
Q1
Microbiology
Q1
Microbiology (medical)
Q1
Aims & Scope
Nature Microbiology is interested in all aspects of microorganisms, be it their evolution, physiology and cell biology; their interactions with each other, with a host or with an environment; or their societal significance.
Nature Microbiology provides a place where all researchers and policymakers interested in microorganisms can come together to learn about the most accomplished and significant advances in the field and to discuss topical issues.
An online-only monthly journal, our broad scope ensures that the research published reaches the widest possible audience of microbiologists.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Medline
Embase
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 301 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 810 |
| Total Refs. | 16,129 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 10,634 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 619 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 12.26 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 53.58 |
| % Female | 41.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Nature 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, Nature Microbiology has an SJR of 7.440 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Nature Microbiology?
Nature Microbiology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 7.440 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Nature Microbiology?
The H-index of Nature Microbiology is 176, meaning 176 of its articles have each been cited at least 176 times.
Is Nature Microbiology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Nature Microbiology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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