mBio Journal Citation Rate 2026
2150-7511
eISSN 2161-2129
American Society for Microbiology
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About mBio
mBio (M) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria and Antifungal resistance and susceptibility, published by American Society for Microbiology in US, catalogued under ISSN 2150-7511 (e-ISSN 2161-2129). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.94 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3900 USD.
mBio Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
mBio has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.94, 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.
As a fully open-access publication, mBio makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3900 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in mBio 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 mBio against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for mBio
- Budget $3900 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Antifungal resistance and susceptibility, Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How mBio Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2150-7511 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2161-2129 |
| Publisher | American Society for Microbiology |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3900 USD |
| h-index | 232 |
| Total Works | 9,107 |
| Total Citations | 413,762 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.67 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
mBio is published by American Society for Microbiology and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3900.
In our subject taxonomy, mBio is classified under Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Antifungal resistance and susceptibility, Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology and Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing.
mBio is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 9,107 works that have together drawn 413,762 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 232; its most recent citation rate stands at 4.940; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.67.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.940 | 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 | 824 | 2,798 |
| 2024 | 793 | 8,467 |
| 2023 | 767 | 12,127 |
| 2022 | 815 | 19,938 |
| 2021 | 867 | 28,933 |
| 2020 | 732 | 35,596 |
| 2019 | 713 | 36,271 |
| 2018 | 588 | 39,972 |
| 2017 | 512 | 36,366 |
| 2016 | 484 | 38,624 |
| 2015 | 452 | 40,461 |
| 2014 | 414 | 41,444 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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