Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0175-7598 eISSN 1432-0614 Springer Science+Business Media DE

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier

About Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (AMB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, 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.

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. 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.
ISSN (Print) 0175-7598
ISSN (Online) 1432-0614
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Germany
APC / Cost $4390 USD
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.

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.996.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.996 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology is $4390 USD.

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology is 0175-7598. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1432-0614.

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.00, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 5.996 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S70979998

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