Trends in Microbiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0966-842X
eISSN 1878-4380
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Trends in Microbiology
Trends in Microbiology (TM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology and Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0966-842X (e-ISSN 1878-4380). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.50 (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 ~$6830 USD).
Trends in Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Trends in Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology 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.
Trends in Microbiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Trends in 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 Trends in Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Trends in Microbiology
- Budget $6830 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Trends in Microbiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0966-842X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-4380 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $6830 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Trends in Microbiology is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 6830.
In our subject taxonomy, Trends in Microbiology is classified under Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies.
Trends in 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 6.502.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.502 | 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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