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Frontiers in Microbiomes

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 2022

eISSN2813-4338
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
96
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q178
✓ Corroboration (3 more)+18
Total96
⚡ 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 (ESCI) — 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JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date.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
0.799
H-Indexi
12
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
Total Worksi
222
Total Citationsi
961
2yr Mean Citednessi
2.64
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Microbiomes is a specialty journal that covers all aspects of the study of microbiomes, from their composition and function to their interactions with hosts and the environment. We welcome original research, reviews, and perspective articles on topics such as: * Microbiome assembly and dynamics * Microbiome-host interactions (e.g., gut, skin, oral, plant microbiomes) * Environmental microbiomes (e.g., soil, water, air) * Metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics, and metabolomics * Bioinformatics and computational approaches to microbiome research * Microbiome-based diagnostics and therapeutics * The impact of lifestyle and environmental factors on microbiomes * Microbiome engineering and manipulation

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2022
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications222
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2021
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 1,950
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
CLOCKSSPortico

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?
2813-4338
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 1,950
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS, Portico
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.

Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
MicrobiologyQ2
Microbiology (medical)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Microbiology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Gut microbiota and healthClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyProbiotics and Fermented FoodsDiet and metabolism studiesMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant InteractionsGenomics and Phylogenetic StudiesRuminant Nutrition and Digestive PhysiologyDermatology and Skin DiseasesPlant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Microbiomes

Is Frontiers in Microbiomes a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Microbiomes: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Microbiomes?

Frontiers in Microbiomes 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 2.64.

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

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

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Microbiomes?

Frontiers in Microbiomes is a specialty journal that covers all aspects of the study of microbiomes, from their composition and function to their interactions with hosts and the environment. We welcome original research, reviews, and perspective articles on topics such as: * Microbiome assembly and dynamics * Microbiome-host interactions (e.g., gut, skin, oral, plant microbiomes) * Environmental microbiomes (e.g., soil, water, air) * Metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics, and metabolomics * Bioinformatics and computational approaches to microbiome research * Microbiome

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

Frontiers in Microbiomes charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 1,950 for open-access publication.

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