BMC Microbiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2180
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Microbiology
BMC Microbiology (BM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria and Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2180. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.63 (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 $1925 USD.
BMC Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.63, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria 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, BMC Microbiology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1925 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC 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 BMC Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Microbiology
- Budget $1925 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Microbiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2180 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1925 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Microbiology is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1925.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Microbiology is classified under Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing and Gut microbiota and health.
BMC 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 3.628.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.628 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Phenotypic, genomic, and functional characterization of Corynebacterium sp. nov. isolated by droplet-based cultivation from vaginal swabs of a preeclampsia patient
Junjie Yuan, Jing Wang (6206297), Hui Wang (30400) • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S128543880
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