Journal profile · Medicine-Microbiology (medical)
Microbial Risk Analysis
ISSN 2352-3522 · eISSN 2352-3530 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS
Microbial Risk Analysis: CAS Zone 3 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.2; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,790; review about 98 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 21 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Microbial Risk Analysis is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology, Food Safety and Hygiene and Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, together about 35.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Microbial Risk Analysis considers articles dealing with the study of risk analysis applied to microbial hazards. Manuscripts must cover at least one of the components of risk assessment (risk characterization, exposure assessment, etc.), risk management and/or risk communication in any microbiology field (clinical, environmental, food, veterinary, etc.). The journal also considers articles in the following areas (as long as they integrate some aspect of microbial risk analysis):Predictive microbiologyVector-borne disease risksRisk related to epizootic studies of emerging diseases and plant diseasesQuantitative microbial ecologyMathematical modelingRisk studies applied to microbial ecologyQuantitative microbiology for epidemiological studiesStatistical methods applied to microbiologySystematic reviews and meta-analysis to generate informationEvidence and data that can be used in microbial risk assessmentLaws and regulatory policies aimed at lessening the risk of microbial hazards.Risk studies of viruses, parasites, microbial toxins, antimicrobial resistant organisms, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and recombinant DNA products.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Microbiology (medical)
Editor-in-chief Donald W. SchaffnerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 15%); most named United States 15, Mainland China 6, Italy 5, United Kingdom 3, France 2 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences13.6%
- Food Safety and HygieneAgricultural and Biological Sciences12.2%
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food SafetyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology9.8%
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyMedicine6.5%
- Fecal contamination and water qualityEnvironmental Science5.9%
- Animal Disease Management and EpidemiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.7%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.5%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Microbiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Microbiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Food Science & Technology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Microbiology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 2.2LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.37LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- h-index
- 30OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 103OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.85OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 44.44%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 18LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 288 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 12 | 22 |
| 2024 | 37 | 27 | 135 |
| 2023 | 24 | 15 | 196 |
| 2022 | 24 | 16 | 348 |
| 2021 | 27 | 14 | 313 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
98 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 41 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 98 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,790 / EUR 3,550 / GBP 3,030 / JPY 470,070 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,750 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- letter to the editorLETTERS TO THE EDITOR are contributions limited to 600 words and five (5) references.Length not stated
- letters to the editorRESEARCH PAPERS are contributions describing original research, including theoretical exposition. Manuscripts should not exceed 8000 words (not including refere…Length not stated
- original researchRESEARCH PAPERS are contributions describing original research, including theoretical exposition. Manuscripts should not exceed 8000 words (not including refere…Length not stated
- research paperRESEARCH PAPERS are contributions describing original research, including theoretical exposition. Manuscripts should not exceed 8000 words (not including refere…Length not stated
- reviewRESEARCH PAPERS are contributions describing original research, including theoretical exposition. Manuscripts should not exceed 8000 words (not including refere…Length not stated
- review articleRESEARCH PAPERS are contributions describing original research, including theoretical exposition. Manuscripts should not exceed 8000 words (not including refere…Length not stated
- short communicationRESEARCH PAPERS are contributions describing original research, including theoretical exposition. Manuscripts should not exceed 8000 words (not including refere…main text ≤ 3,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; submissions initially assessed by editors; if suitable, sent to a minimum of two reviewers; editors make the decision. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2352-3522
- Electronic ISSN
- 2352-3530
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Microbial Risk Analysis
What CAS zone is Microbial Risk Analysis in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Microbial Risk Analysis is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Environmental Sciences / Food Science & Technology / Microbiology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Microbial Risk Analysis?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.2; CiteScore 6.1, h-index 30.
How long does peer review take at Microbial Risk Analysis?
The publisher reports about 98 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Risk Analysis based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (15), Mainland China (6) and Italy (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Microbial Risk Analysis?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Microbial Risk Analysis is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Microbial Risk Analysis open access, and what is the APC?
Microbial Risk Analysis is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,790.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .