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npj Biofilms and Microbiomes

Nature Publishing Group · United Kingdom · Est. 2003

ISSN2055-5008eISSN2055-5008
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
75
/ 100
High Trust
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total75
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
2.37
H-Index
88
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.932
Total Works
1,015
Total Citations
32,834
2yr Mean Citedness
7.84
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Aims & Scope

npj Biofilms and Microbiomes considers research that explores the biology, ecology, and communal function of biofilms, microbial populations, and communities, as well as derived applications across the medical, environmental, and engineering sciences. The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to: Basic microbiology of biofilms and microbiome, including genetics, effect of the micro and macro environment, evolution, internal and external dynamics Molecular mechanisms of biofilm formation Biofilm-associated properties Strategies and technologies for the prevention of biofilm formation Qualitative and quantitative methods to detect biofilms remotely and in situ Mechanical, chemical, and therapeutic strategies for removing biofilms Control of biofilms and biofilm engineering Biofilms in industrial, ecological, and clinical contexts Host-microbiome interactions in animals and plants Host-microbiome interactions in health and disease Ecology, evolution, and function of environmental microbiomes Microbial communities in extreme environments Engineering and manipulation of microbiomes Bioinformatics The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by biofilms and microbiomes experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series , this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
9
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2003
Annual Volume~ 174 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,015
Publisher OrgNature Portfolio
OA Since2014
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~9 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Nature Publishing Group
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2055-5008 / 2055-5008
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
LOCKSS, PMC, Library of Congress, CLOCKSS
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.

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 BiotechnologyQ1
BiotechnologyQ1
MicrobiologyQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Biotechnology & Applied MicrobiologyMicrobiology

Scopus Categories

BiotechnologyApplied Microbiology and BiotechnologyMicrobiology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Gut microbiota and healthBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingOral microbiology and periodontitis researchProbiotics and Fermented FoodsMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchBacteriophages and microbial interactionsAntimicrobial Peptides and ActivitiesReproductive tract infections researchAntibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref