Infection Journal Citation Rate 2026
0300-8126
eISSN 1439-0973
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Infection
Infection (I) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria and Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0300-8126 (e-ISSN 1439-0973). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.51 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$4190 USD).
Infection Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Infection has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.51, 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.
Infection operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in 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 Infection against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Infection
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy, Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Infection Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0300-8126 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1439-0973 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Infection is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.
In our subject taxonomy, Infection is classified under Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy, Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus and Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections.
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 3.506.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.506 | 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.
Research Highlights
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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