The Lancet Microbe
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Immunology and Microbiology
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Infectious Diseases
Q1
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Microbiology
Q1
└
Microbiology (medical)
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
5.192
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
67
Citations / Doc (2yr)
9.54
Total Docs. (latest)
246
Total Citations (3yr)
5,071
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
26665247
Coverage
2020-2026
Journal Rank
#269
Subject Categories
Infectious Diseases
Q1
Microbiology
Q1
Microbiology (medical)
Q1
Virology
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The Lancet Microbe publishes clinically relevant microbes at all scales—from the nature of the microbe (eg, antimicrobial resistance genes/plasmids, virulence factors) to the microbiome, to pathology (including immunology) to population level effects (eg, outbreaks, epidemiology).
We also publish early phase clinical trials and other interventional studies where the outcomes are focused on the pathogen.
The journal also continues in the The Lancet's tradition of being a strong advocate for and collaborator with the community we serve.
We publish a range of content types including Articles, Comment, Correspondence, Newsdesk, and Personal View.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 246 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 556 |
| Total Refs. | 6,902 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 5,071 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 287 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 9.54 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 28.06 |
| % Female | 44.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of The Lancet Microbe?
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, The Lancet Microbe has an SJR of 5.192 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of The Lancet Microbe?
The Lancet Microbe has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 5.192 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of The Lancet Microbe?
The H-index of The Lancet Microbe is 67, meaning 67 of its articles have each been cited at least 67 times.
Is The Lancet Microbe indexed in Scopus?
Yes. The Lancet Microbe is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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