Food Microbiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0740-0020
eISSN 1095-9998
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Food Microbiology
Food Microbiology (FM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fermentation and Sensory Analysis and Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0740-0020 (e-ISSN 1095-9998). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.27 (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 ~$4260 USD). OpenAlex records 6,104 works and 259,778 citations, with an h-index of 177.
Food Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Food Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.27, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Fermentation and Sensory Analysis 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.
Food Microbiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Food 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 Food Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Food Microbiology
- Budget $4260 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fermentation and Sensory Analysis, Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, Meat and Animal Product Quality. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Food Microbiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0740-0020 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-9998 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4260 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Food Microbiology 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 4260.
In our subject taxonomy, Food Microbiology is classified under Fermentation and Sensory Analysis, Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, Meat and Animal Product Quality and Microbial Inactivation Methods.
Food 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 4.269.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.269 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S50630504
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