FEMS Microbiology Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0168-6496 eISSN 1574-6941 Oxford University Press NL

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

About FEMS Microbiology Ecology
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FEMS Microbiology Ecology (FME) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Marine and coastal ecosystems, published by Oxford University Press in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0168-6496 (e-ISSN 1574-6941). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.51 (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 $3406 USD. OpenAlex records 7,390 works and 386,585 citations, with an h-index of 226.

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

FEMS Microbiology Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.51, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies 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, FEMS Microbiology Ecology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3406 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in FEMS Microbiology Ecology 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 FEMS Microbiology Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for FEMS Microbiology Ecology
  • Budget $3406 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Marine and coastal ecosystems, Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How FEMS Microbiology Ecology Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+53%
Field avg: 2.94
APC vs Field Avg
+7%
Field avg: $3181

Compared against 57 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0168-6496
ISSN (Online) 1574-6941
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3406 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

FEMS Microbiology Ecology is published by Oxford University Press and based in Netherlands. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3406.

In our subject taxonomy, FEMS Microbiology Ecology is classified under Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Marine and coastal ecosystems, Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena and Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology.

FEMS Microbiology Ecology 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 4.506.

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Frequently Asked Questions about FEMS Microbiology Ecology

FEMS Microbiology Ecology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.506 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, FEMS Microbiology Ecology is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for FEMS Microbiology Ecology is $3406 USD.

FEMS Microbiology Ecology is published by Oxford University Press.

FEMS Microbiology Ecology 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 FEMS Microbiology Ecology is 0168-6496. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1574-6941.

FEMS Microbiology Ecology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.51, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.506
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 4.506 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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OpenAlex ID: S171282171

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