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Frontiers in Microbiology

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 1920

eISSN1664-302X
SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
100
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (4 more)+22
Total100
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q1. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
1.26
H-Indexi
337
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
1.106
Total Worksi
40,274
Total Citationsi
1,415,193
2yr Mean Citednessi
4.36
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Microbiology is a multidisciplinary open-access journal publishing rigorously peer-reviewed research across all areas of microbiology. The journal covers fundamental and applied research in areas such as bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, microbial ecology, microbial physiology, microbial pathogenesis, and antimicrobial resistance. We aim to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings with the scientific community and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in microbiology.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1920
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications40,274
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2009
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 3,150
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
CLOCKSSPMC

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
1664-302X
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ, PubMed
✅
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 3,150
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS, PMC
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

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

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

MicrobiologyQ1
Microbiology (medical)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Microbiology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Gut microbiota and healthMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBacteriophages and microbial interactionsPlant-Microbe Interactions and ImmunityGenomics and Phylogenetic StudiesProbiotics and Fermented FoodsBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingBacterial Genetics and BiotechnologyPlant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Microbiology

Is Frontiers in Microbiology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Microbiology: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Microbiology?

Frontiers in Microbiology is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 4.36.

Is Frontiers in Microbiology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Microbiology is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Microbiology?

Frontiers in Microbiology is a multidisciplinary open-access journal publishing rigorously peer-reviewed research across all areas of microbiology. The journal covers fundamental and applied research in areas such as bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, microbial ecology, microbial physiology, microbial pathogenesis, and antimicrobial resistance. We aim to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings with the scientific community and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in microbiology.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Microbiology?

Frontiers in Microbiology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 3,150 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref