Clinical Microbiology and Infection Journal Citation Rate 2026
1198-743X
eISSN 1469-0691
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Clinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria and Antibiotic Use and Resistance, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1198-743X (e-ISSN 1469-0691). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.87 (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 ~$3780 USD). OpenAlex records 10,687 works and 452,104 citations, with an h-index of 250.
Clinical Microbiology and Infection Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Clinical Microbiology and Infection has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.87, 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.
Clinical Microbiology and Infection operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Clinical Microbiology and Infection 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 Clinical Microbiology and Infection against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Clinical Microbiology and Infection
- Budget $3780 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Antibiotic Use and Resistance, Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1198-743X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1469-0691 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3780 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Clinical Microbiology and Infection is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3780.
In our subject taxonomy, Clinical Microbiology and Infection is classified under Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Antibiotic Use and Resistance, Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus and Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing.
Clinical Microbiology and Infection 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 3.865.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.865 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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