Environmental Microbiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1462-2912
eISSN 1462-2920
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology (EM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bacteriophages and microbial interactions and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1462-2912 (e-ISSN 1462-2920). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.74 (Q2 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. OpenAlex records 8,155 works and 520,402 citations, with an h-index of 272.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 66 days.
Environmental Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Microbiology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.74, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Bacteriophages and microbial interactions 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.
Environmental Microbiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 66 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental 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 Environmental Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Microbiology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 66 days.
- This journal covers Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Marine and coastal ecosystems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Environmental Microbiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1462-2912 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1462-2920 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~66 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Microbiology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Microbiology is classified under Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Marine and coastal ecosystems and Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology.
For prospective authors, Environmental Microbiology returns a first decision in about 66 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.739.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.739 | 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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