Microbial Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0095-3628
eISSN 1432-184X
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Microbial Ecology
Microbial Ecology (ME) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0095-3628 (e-ISSN 1432-184X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.49 (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 ~$4390 USD).
Microbial Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Microbial Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.49, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
Microbial Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Microbial Ecology 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 Microbial Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Microbial Ecology
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0095-3628 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-184X |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Microbial Ecology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
Microbial Ecology 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 3.495.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.495 | 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: S97758720
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