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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists · India

ISSN0255-0857eISSN1998-3646

SJR Q3✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR✓ Open Access

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total37

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.366

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.501

Total Works

4,042

Total Citations

44,700

2yr Mean Citedness

1.03

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Retractions

Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology focuses on the identification, characterization, and management of microbial infections. It covers a range of pathogens including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, with an emphasis on their clinical manifestations, antimicrobial susceptibility, and diagnostic approaches. The journal also addresses challenges related to antimicrobial resistance and the development of diagnostic capacities in India.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionIndia

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 177 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications4,042

Publisher OrgElsevier BV

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access

Peer Review—

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0255-0857 / 1998-3646

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Immunology and AllergyQ3

Infectious DiseasesQ3

Microbiology (medical)Q3

ImmunologyQ4

MicrobiologyQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Immunology

Scopus Categories

ImmunologyImmunology and AllergyInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyMicrobiology (medical)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityMycobacterium research and diagnosisAntimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus