International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents Citation Rate 2026
0924-8579
eISSN 1872-7913
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents (IJAA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria and Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0924-8579 (e-ISSN 1872-7913). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.46 (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 ~$3280 USD). OpenAlex records 12,019 works and 306,044 citations, with an h-index of 187.
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.46, 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.
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 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 International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
- Budget $3280 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.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0924-8579 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7913 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3280 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3280.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents is classified under Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy, Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus and Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing.
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 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 3.459.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.459 | 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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