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Current Microbiology

Springer · United States

ISSN0343-8651eISSN1432-0991
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
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
0.621
H-Index
140
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.71
Total Works
9,786
Total Citations
207,492
2yr Mean Citedness
2.10
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

Established in 1978, Current Microbiology is a renowned scientific journal committed to advancing Microbiology. It delves into the realms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, viruses, and the intricate interplay among microorganisms, hosts, and their environment. Supported by an international and diverse Editorial Board, Current Microbiology provides a platform for global perspectives and expertise in the field. Current Microbiology is characterized by its dynamic nature. Notably, the journal prioritizes swift manuscript handling, ensuring a first decision within two weeks. Current Microbiology publishes original research articles, short communications, reviews and letters to the editor, spanning the following sections: Infectious Diseases Antimicrobial Resistance Host-Microbe Interactions Environmental Diversity Food Microbiology Microbial Biotechnology Microbial Physiology & Metabolism Systematics Genomic Microbiology and Microbial Evolution Eukaryotic Microorganisms Viruses Important Notice for Authors If you have already submitted your manuscript via Editorial Manager, please do not submit it again through SNAPP. All revisions should also be uploaded through Editorial Manager. Your manuscript will be processed and completed within the Editorial Manager system.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published
Annual Volume~ 506 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications9,786
Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
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

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0343-8651 / 1432-0991
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyQ2
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
MicrobiologyQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Microbiology

Scopus Categories

Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyMedicine (miscellaneous)Microbiology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Genomics and Phylogenetic StudiesMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyProbiotics and Fermented FoodsBacteriophages and microbial interactionsPlant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref