World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Citation Rate 2026
0959-3993
eISSN 1573-0972
Springer Science+Business Media
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
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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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Thermal and oxidative stress responses of Paecilomyces species recovered from beverage processing environments
Mailah Ali Abdul Rahman Mahfouz, Arthur K.R. Pia, Rafaella Santos Mori Bragil • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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