HomeSearchFrontiers in Microbiology

Frontiers in Microbiology

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

eISSN1664-302X
WOS SCIEDOAJOpen Access
40
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total40
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 ↗
H-Index
337
SNIP
1.106
Total Works
40,274
Total Citations
1,415,193
2yr Mean Citedness
4.36
Free JIF 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
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

APC Cost$3,150Above median
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, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$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.

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
Compare This JournalFind Similar← Back to Search

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