Archives of Microbiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0302-8933
eISSN 1432-072X
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Archives of Microbiology
Archives of Microbiology (AM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Algal biology and biofuel production and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0302-8933 (e-ISSN 1432-072X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.31 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3490 USD).
Archives of Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Archives of Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.31, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Algal biology and biofuel production 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.
Archives of Microbiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Archives of 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 Archives of Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Archives of Microbiology
- Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Algal biology and biofuel production, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Archives of Microbiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0302-8933 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-072X |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Archives of Microbiology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3490.
In our subject taxonomy, Archives of Microbiology is classified under Algal biology and biofuel production, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology and Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction.
Archives of Microbiology 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 3.308.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.308 | 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: Apr 24, 2026
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