World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0959-3993 eISSN 1573-0972 Springer Science+Business Media GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (WJMB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biofuel production and bioconversion and Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, published by Springer Science+Business Media in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0959-3993 (e-ISSN 1573-0972). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.78 (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 ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 8,886 works and 241,381 citations, with an h-index of 152.

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.78, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biofuel production and bioconversion 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.

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 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 World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for World Journal of Microbiology and …
  • Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Biofuel production and bioconversion, Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, Enzyme Production and Characterization. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How World Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-36%
Field avg: 5.89
APC vs Field Avg
-6%
Field avg: $3807

Compared against 44 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0959-3993
ISSN (Online) 1573-0972
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3590 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.

In our subject taxonomy, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology is classified under Biofuel production and bioconversion, Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, Enzyme Production and Characterization and Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction.

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 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 3.780.

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Frequently Asked Questions about World Journal of Microbiology and …

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.780 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology is $3590 USD.

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology is 0959-3993. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1573-0972.

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.78, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
3.780
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 3.780 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: S55229178

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