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Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences

Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture · Slovakia · Est. 1978

ISSN1338-5178eISSN1338-5178
SJR Q3WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
22
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q3+12
Total22
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
0.243
H-Index
35
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.361
Total Works
2,183
Total Citations
11,880
2yr Mean Citedness
0.94
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the characterization and application of various biological and chemical entities, including antimicrobial resistance in bacteria, the synthesis and properties of nanoparticles from natural extracts, modifications of food components like starch, the analysis of food products such as sesame oil and honey, and the evaluation of bioactive compounds from plants and microorganisms for potential health and industrial applications. Studies also explore microbial interactions, enzyme functions, and the development of functional foods and beverages.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSlovakia
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1978
Annual Volume~ 164 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,183
Publisher OrgSlovak University of Agriculture
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Submission Info

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?
Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1338-5178 / 1338-5178
Indexed in a trusted database?
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

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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.

BiotechnologyQ3
Food ScienceQ3
MicrobiologyQ4
Molecular BiologyQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Food Science & Technology

Scopus Categories

BiotechnologyFood ScienceMicrobiologyMolecular Biology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Probiotics and Fermented FoodsEnzyme Production and CharacterizationMeat and Animal Product QualityMicrobial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesFood composition and propertiesEssential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityProtein Hydrolysis and Bioactive PeptidesBiofuel production and bioconversionFungal Biology and Applications
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref