Molecular Microbiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0950-382X
eISSN 1365-2958
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Molecular Microbiology
Molecular Microbiology (MM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria and Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0950-382X (e-ISSN 1365-2958). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.74 (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 ~$4020 USD). OpenAlex records 15,736 works and 1,174,753 citations, with an h-index of 336.
Molecular Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Molecular Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.74, placing it in the Q2 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.
Molecular Microbiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Molecular 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 Molecular Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Molecular Microbiology
- Budget $4020 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Molecular Microbiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0950-382X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2958 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4020 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Molecular Microbiology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4020.
In our subject taxonomy, Molecular Microbiology is classified under Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing and Bacteriophages and microbial interactions.
Molecular 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 2.739.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.739 | 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: S102549058
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