Veterinary Microbiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0378-1135
eISSN 1873-2542
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Veterinary Microbiology
Veterinary Microbiology (VM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology and Animal Virus Infections Studies, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-1135 (e-ISSN 1873-2542). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.18 (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 ~$3220 USD). OpenAlex records 12,297 works and 411,647 citations, with an h-index of 187.
Veterinary Microbiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Veterinary Microbiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.18, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology 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.
Veterinary Microbiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Veterinary 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 Veterinary Microbiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Veterinary Microbiology
- Budget $3220 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Animal Virus Infections Studies, Microbial infections and disease research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Veterinary Microbiology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0378-1135 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2542 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3220 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Veterinary Microbiology is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3220.
In our subject taxonomy, Veterinary Microbiology is classified under Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Animal Virus Infections Studies, Microbial infections and disease research and Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology.
Veterinary 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 2.181.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.181 | 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: S91748803
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