Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0175-7598
eISSN 1432-0614
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (AMB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biofuel production and bioconversion and Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0175-7598 (e-ISSN 1432-0614). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.00 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $4390 USD. OpenAlex records 21,909 works and 1,097,541 citations, with an h-index of 332.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.00, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biofuel production and bioconversion research area. 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $4390 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 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 Microbiology and Biotechnology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biofuel production and bioconversion, Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, Enzyme Production and Characterization. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0175-7598 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-0614 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
| h-index | 333 |
| Total Works | 21,850 |
| Total Citations | 1,104,238 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.97 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology is classified under Biofuel production and bioconversion, Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, Enzyme Production and Characterization and Fungal and yeast genetics research.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 21,850 works that have together drawn 1,104,238 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 333; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.996; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.97.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.996 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 287 | 1,490 |
| 2024 | 533 | 6,471 |
| 2023 | 495 | 7,083 |
| 2022 | 600 | 12,561 |
| 2021 | 700 | 18,654 |
| 2020 | 721 | 27,742 |
| 2019 | 744 | 33,856 |
| 2018 | 847 | 41,905 |
| 2017 | 742 | 27,046 |
| 2016 | 956 | 42,549 |
| 2015 | 917 | 45,598 |
| 2014 | 868 | 48,182 |
Journal at a Glance
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Research Highlights
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Wai‐Kit Tow, Cindy Shuan Ju Teh, Chien Wei Ooi • 2026
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Francielle Almeida Cordeiro, Karla de Castro Figueiredo Bordon, Henrique Ranieri Covali-Pontes • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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