The Journal of Antibiotics Citation Rate 2026
0021-8820
eISSN 1881-1469
Springer Nature
JP
Q2 Quartile
About The Journal of Antibiotics
The Journal of Antibiotics (JA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria and Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms, published by Springer Nature in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0021-8820 (e-ISSN 1881-1469). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.91 (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 ~$4190 USD). OpenAlex records 12,434 works and 309,879 citations, with an h-index of 158.
The Journal of Antibiotics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Journal of Antibiotics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.91, 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.
The Journal of Antibiotics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Journal of Antibiotics 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 The Journal of Antibiotics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Journal of Antibiotics
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms, Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0021-8820 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1881-1469 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Journal of Antibiotics is published by Springer Nature and based in Japan. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.
In our subject taxonomy, The Journal of Antibiotics is classified under Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms, Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis and Fungal Biology and Applications.
The Journal of Antibiotics 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 1.914.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.914 | 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
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