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International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

Begell House Inc. · United States · Est. 1966

ISSN1521-9437eISSN1940-4344

SJR Q3✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

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

0.333

H-Index

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SNIP

0.379

Total Works

2,504

Total Citations

26,099

2yr Mean Citedness

1.09

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms focuses on the cultivation, bioactive compounds, and health-promoting properties of various mushroom species. Research includes identifying high-yielding strains, analyzing antioxidant and polyphenol content, and investigating the effects of mushroom extracts on metabolic conditions and neuronal health. Studies also explore the impact of cultivation substrates and extraction methods on mushroom yield and bioactive compound expression.

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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 / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1966

Annual Volume~ 96 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications2,504

Publisher OrgBegell House

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Submission Info

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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?

Begell House Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1521-9437 / 1940-4344

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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

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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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 BiotechnologyQ3

Drug DiscoveryQ3

PharmacologyQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

MycologyPharmacology & Pharmacy

Scopus Categories

PharmacologyDrug DiscoveryApplied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Fungal Biology and ApplicationsPhytochemistry and Bioactivity StudiesMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant InteractionsChemical synthesis and alkaloidsPolysaccharides and Plant Cell WallsMedicinal Plants and Bioactive CompoundsSilymarin and Mushroom PoisoningPharmacological Effects of Natural CompoundsMedicinal plant effects and applicationsPhytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities