Journal profile · Medicine-Epidemiology
Microbial Genomics
ISSN 2057-5858 · Microbiology Society · United Kingdom · Continuous publication · Founded 2016
Microbial Genomics: CAS Zone 2 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.42; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 254 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Microbial Genomics is published by Microbiology Society and is in Zone 2 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria and Bacteriophages and microbial interactions, together about 32.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Published by the Microbiology Society, Microbial Genomics is a Gold Open Access, peer-reviewed journal publishing cutting edge, pioneering research into genomic approaches to microbiology, fully supported by Open Data and innovative collaborative services. We cover topics including, but not limited to: Functional Genomics and Microbe–Niche Interactions Studies of in situ function, gene regulation and expressionGene interactions and the functional effects of genomic variationUnderstanding gene and genome function in the natural environment Pathogens and Epidemiology Microbial population genomics and ecology, including environments, interactions, transmission, and the generation and maintenance of diversityPopulation structure and phylogeographyOutbreaks and epidemiological investigationsGenomics of pathogen emergence, persistence, transmission and virulence (including antimicrobial resistance) Metagenomics and Microbiomes Amplicon sequencing, metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and single-cell genomicsHost, plant and environmental-associated microbiomes, commensal communities, microbiome disturbances and microbiome-targeting therapiesTechnological innovations from method development to cutting-edge computational pipelinesEcosystems, community and niche interactions and the dynamics of changeMicrobial genomics and diversity of natural habitats (terrestrial and aquatic) Evolution and Responses to Interventions The genome evolution of complex traitsEvolutionary mechanisms of speciation, adaptation, and genomic diversity.Timescale of molecular evolution Genomics and experimental evolutionResponses to human interventions (e.g. clinical, agricultural) Genomic Methodologies New models and computational methods including sequencing tools, algorithms and protocolsTheoretical and practical advances in bioinformatics, including sequence analysis, alignment, phylogenetics and understanding the basis for phenotypic traits Novel ‘-omics’ approaches investigating microbes from single-cells to microbial communities We welcome articles showing novel insights, exciting new applications, or innovative approaches to analysis using genomic data, as well as articles developing our understanding of microbial genomics, from large, long-term studies on microbial evolution and epidemiology to studies that have immediate clinical or environmental relevance. We welcome a range of article types including Research Articles, Reviews and Technical Resources; please see the guidance on arti
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Epidemiology
Editor-in-chief Eva HeinzPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 3%); most named United Kingdom 59, United States 9, Australia 6, Canada 4, Mainland China 3 (110 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Genomics and Phylogenetic StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology13.5%
- Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology11.4%
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactionsEnvironmental Science7.5%
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.8%
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.5%
- Vibrio bacteria research studiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.3%
- Escherichia coli research studiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.2%
- Gut microbiota and healthBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Microbiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Microbiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Microbiology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceMEDLINEPMCPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, ScienceOpen
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.42LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.58LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.48LetPub ·
- h-index
- 78OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 883OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.4OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.38%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 249LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,781 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 247 | 247 | 79 |
| 2025 | 254 | 254 | 610 |
| 2024 | 170 | 170 | 1,590 |
| 2023 | 249 | 249 | 3,375 |
| 2022 | 174 | 174 | 4,215 |
| 2021 | 235 | 235 | 7,222 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | GBP 2,203 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | GBP 1,500 | — | — | |
| LetPub | GBP 2,100 / GBP 1,250 | Yes | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Microbiology Society
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Continuous publication
- Founded
- 2016
- ISSN
- 2057-5858
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Microbial Genomics
What CAS zone is Microbial Genomics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Microbial Genomics is in Zone 2 of Biology, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Genetics & Heredity / Microbiology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Microbial Genomics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.42; CiteScore 7.1, h-index 78.
How long does peer review take at Microbial Genomics?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Microbial Genomics based?
Of the 110 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (59), United States (9) and Australia (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Microbial Genomics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Microbial Genomics is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science, MEDLINE and PMC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Microbial Genomics open access, and what is the APC?
Microbial Genomics is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .