MICROBIAL ECOLOGY

metrics 2024

Delving into the vital roles of microorganisms in nature.

Introduction

MICROBIAL ECOLOGY, published by Springer, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the field of microbial ecology, illuminating the intricate relationships between microorganisms and their environments. Established in 1974, the journal reflects a strong historical commitment to disseminating high-quality research, with its current scope encompassing groundbreaking studies that explore microbial dynamics in various ecosystems. In the 2023 rankings, it has secured a prestigious position in Q1 across multiple categories, including Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, and Soil Science, indicating its influential contribution to scientific literature. While it does not offer Open Access, the journal remains highly accessible to researchers and professionals via institutional subscriptions. With an impressive Scopus ranking across significant ecological categories, it serves as an essential resource for academics looking to deepen their understanding of microbial interactions and ecological processes, thereby facilitating innovative research and practical applications in environmental science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.96
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.90
H-Index150
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.74
Influence0.86
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life9.00
Citing Half Life7.80
JCI1.00
Total Documents3835
WOS Total Citations12746
SCIMAGO Total Citations37148
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1488
Scopus Journal Rank0.96
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.80
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.03
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.27

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #90/721
Percentile 87.52
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #66/461
Percentile 85.68
Quartile Q1
Soil Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #31/159
Percentile 80.50
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 55/195
Percentile 72.10
Quartile Q2
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Rank 10/119
Percentile 92.00
Quartile Q1
MICROBIOLOGY
Rank 70/161
Percentile 56.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 45/195
Percentile 76.92
Quartile Q1
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Rank 12/119
Percentile 89.92
Quartile Q1
MICROBIOLOGY
Rank 43/161
Percentile 73.29
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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