Applied and Environmental Microbiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0099-2240
eISSN 1070-6291
American Society for Microbiology
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Fast Review
About Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Applied and Environmental Microbiology (AEM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by American Society for Microbiology in US. It is catalogued under ISSN 0099-2240 (electronic ISSN 1070-6291).
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 42 days.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied and Environmental Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.49, placing it in the Q1 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Applied and Environmental Microbiology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 42 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied and Environmental Microbiology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Applied and Environmental Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied and Environmental Microbiology
- The average time from submission to first decision is 42 days, which is moderate for the field.
| ISSN (Print) | 0099-2240 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1070-6291 |
| Publisher | American Society for Microbiology |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~42 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied and Environmental Microbiology is published by American Society for Microbiology and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.
For prospective authors, Applied and Environmental Microbiology returns a first decision in about 42 days (moderate for its field).
Its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 3.047 (2023) to 3.494 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 15% over the last 2 years (from 3.047 to 3.494), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.494 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 3.047 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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