The Lancet Microbe Journal Citation Rate 2026
2666-5247
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Verified Publisher
About The Lancet Microbe
The Lancet Microbe (LM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2666-5247. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.14 (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.
The Lancet Microbe Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Lancet Microbe has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.14, 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.
As a fully open-access publication, The Lancet Microbe makes all articles freely available to readers.
Researchers looking to publish in The Lancet Microbe 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 Lancet Microbe against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 2666-5247 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Lancet Microbe is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 11.136.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.136 | 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: Mar 15, 2026
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