International Journal of Food Microbiology Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0168-1605 eISSN 1879-3460 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About International Journal of Food Microbiology
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International Journal of Food Microbiology (IJFM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety and Meat and Animal Product Quality, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0168-1605 (e-ISSN 1879-3460). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.20 (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 ~$4180 USD).

International Journal of Food Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Journal of Food Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.20, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety 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 Food Microbiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of 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 International Journal of Food Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Journal of Food Microbiology
  • Budget $4180 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, Meat and Animal Product Quality, Microbial Inactivation Methods. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+34%
Field avg: 3.12
APC vs Field Avg
+41%
Field avg: $2965

Compared against 33 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0168-1605
ISSN (Online) 1879-3460
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $4180 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

International Journal of Food Microbiology is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4180.

In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Food Microbiology is classified under Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, Meat and Animal Product Quality, Microbial Inactivation Methods and Probiotics and Fermented Foods.

International Journal of 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 4.201.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Journal of Food Microbiology

International Journal of Food Microbiology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.201 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Journal of Food Microbiology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Journal of Food Microbiology is $4180 USD.

International Journal of Food Microbiology is published by Elsevier BV.

International Journal of Food Microbiology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in 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 International Journal of Food Microbiology is 0168-1605. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-3460.

International Journal of Food Microbiology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.20, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.201
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
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2025 4.201 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: S132626406

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