Microbiology and Immunology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0385-5600
eISSN 1348-0421
Wiley
JP
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Microbiology and Immunology
Microbiology and Immunology (MI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bacteriophages and microbial interactions and Escherichia coli research studies, published by Wiley in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0385-5600 (e-ISSN 1348-0421). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.15 (Q3 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 ~$2750 USD). OpenAlex records 6,504 works and 111,112 citations, with an h-index of 110.
Microbiology and Immunology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Microbiology and Immunology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.15, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Bacteriophages and microbial interactions 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.
Microbiology and Immunology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Microbiology and Immunology 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 Microbiology and Immunology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Microbiology and Immunology
- Budget $2750 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, Escherichia coli research studies, Immune Cell Function and Interaction. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Microbiology and Immunology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0385-5600 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1348-0421 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | $2750 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Microbiology and Immunology is published by Wiley and based in Japan. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2750.
In our subject taxonomy, Microbiology and Immunology is classified under Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, Escherichia coli research studies, Immune Cell Function and Interaction and Immune Response and Inflammation.
Microbiology and Immunology 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 1.148.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.148 | 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
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