International Journal of Food Microbiology Citation Rate 2026
0168-1605
eISSN 1879-3460
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Food Microbiology
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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