Journal of Applied Microbiology Citation Rate 2026
1364-5072
eISSN 1365-2672
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Applied Microbiology
Journal of Applied Microbiology (JAM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing and Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1364-5072 (e-ISSN 1365-2672). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.39 (Q2 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 ~$3217 USD). OpenAlex records 11,111 works and 501,440 citations, with an h-index of 230.
Journal of Applied Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Applied Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.39, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing 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.
Journal of Applied Microbiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Applied 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 Journal of Applied Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Applied Microbiology
- Budget $3217 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing, Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1364-5072 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2672 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3217 USD |
| h-index | 230 |
| Total Works | 11,088 |
| Total Citations | 504,498 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.02 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Applied Microbiology is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3217.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Applied Microbiology is classified under Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing, Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity and Probiotics and Fermented Foods.
Journal of Applied Microbiology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 11,088 works that have together drawn 504,498 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 230; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.393; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.02.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.393 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 313 | 861 |
| 2024 | 316 | 1,666 |
| 2023 | 321 | 3,349 |
| 2022 | 488 | 8,427 |
| 2021 | 457 | 9,589 |
| 2020 | 428 | 10,582 |
| 2019 | 389 | 13,827 |
| 2018 | 351 | 11,272 |
| 2017 | 434 | 14,384 |
| 2016 | 526 | 12,680 |
| 2015 | 311 | 12,427 |
| 2014 | 322 | 12,177 |
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