Last Updated on July 1, 2026 by Dr. Bhagat
JOURNAL METRICS·Updated June 2026
(Q1, MICROBIOLOGY, SCIE). H-Index 102. Published by Springer Nature. Full JCR data, desk rejection analysis, and submission guide.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Nature Microbiology Impact Factor 2025: 18.7
- ✓JCR Quartile: Q1 in MICROBIOLOGY
- ✓Publisher: Springer Nature
- ✓H-Index: 102
- ✓ISSN: 2058-5276 (Print) / 2058-5276 (Online)
- ✓Country: United Kingdom
- ✓Established: 2016
OVERVIEWNature Microbiology Impact Factor 2025
Nature Microbiology is a monthly peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature. Founded in 2016, the journal has become one of the most respected publications in its field. The Nature Microbiology Impact Factor 2025 stands at 18.7, placing it in Q1 within the MICROBIOLOGY category of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) published by Clarivate Analytics.
Nature Microbiology publishes research on the biology of microorganisms including bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes. The journal covers fundamental and applied aspects of microbial life from molecular mechanisms to ecological impacts.
JOURNAL CITATION REPORTSNature Microbiology Impact Factor History
The Impact Factor (IF) is a measure reflecting the average number of citations received per peer-reviewed paper published in the journal during the two preceding years. Nature Microbiology’s IF trajectory reflects its sustained influence in the MICROBIOLOGY field.
| Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 14.174 |
| 2018 | 14.633 |
| 2019 | 15.54 |
| 2020 | 17.745 |
| 2021 | 30.964 |
| 2022 | 28.3 |
| 2023 | 20.9 |
| 2024 | 18.7 |
SCIENTOMETRICSNature Microbiology Journal Metrics
Beyond the Impact Factor, several scientometric indicators provide a comprehensive view of Nature Microbiology’s scholarly standing:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Impact Factor (2024) | 18.7 |
| JCR Quartile | Q1 |
| Category | MICROBIOLOGY |
| H-Index | 102 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2058-5276 |
| ISSN (Online) | 2058-5276 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2016 |
| Open Access Model | Hybrid |
| Publication Frequency | Monthly |
SCOPEResearch Areas Covered by Nature Microbiology
Nature Microbiology publishes original research and reviews spanning the following core areas:
- Bacterial pathogenesis
- viral infection mechanisms
- microbial ecology
- antibiotic resistance
- host-microbe interactions
- microbiome science
- microbial genomics
- emerging infectious diseases
- and single-cell microbiology
EDITORIALEditorial Standards and Peer Review
Nature Microbiology maintains editorial standards aligned with the Nature portfolio’s reputation for quality. All submissions undergo initial editorial assessment followed by rigorous peer review by experts in the field. The editorial team evaluates manuscripts on criteria including novelty, technical soundness, and broad significance to the MICROBIOLOGY community.
The journal’s editorial process prioritizes papers that advance conceptual understanding or demonstrate transformative technological applications. The acceptance rate reflects the competitive nature of publication in Nature Microbiology, with only submissions demonstrating exceptional significance advancing to publication.
PUBLISHINGPublication Model and Policies
Nature Microbiology operates under a Hybrid open access publishing model. Authors have the option to make their articles immediately and freely accessible upon publication through the Springer Nature Open Choice program. Subscription access remains available for institutional readers. Articles are published under Creative Commons licenses when authors choose open access.
Article processing charges (APCs) apply for open access publication. Authors should consult the journal website for current APC rates. The journal does not charge submission fees.
INDEXINGAbstracting and Indexing
Nature Microbiology is indexed in the following major bibliographic databases:
- Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) — Clarivate Analytics
- Journal Citation Reports (JCR) — Clarivate Analytics
- PubMed / MEDLINE — NLM
- Scopus — Elsevier
- Google Scholar
- Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
FOR AUTHORSSubmission Guidelines
Authors preparing manuscripts for submission to Nature Microbiology should consult the Instructions for Authors available on the journal’s official website. Key requirements include:
- Manuscripts must represent original research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere
- All experimental methods must be described with sufficient detail to permit reproducibility
- Data underlying the main findings must be made available, either within the article or through public repositories
- Authorship must reflect substantive intellectual contributions to the work
- Competing interests must be disclosed by all authors
- Ethics approval documentation is required for research involving human subjects or animals
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
What is the Nature Microbiology Impact Factor 2025?
The Nature Microbiology Impact Factor 2025 is 18.7, as reported in the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR) by Clarivate Analytics.
Is Nature Microbiology a Q1 journal?
Yes, Nature Microbiology is ranked in Q1 (top 25%) in the MICROBIOLOGY category of the Journal Citation Reports.
Who publishes Nature Microbiology?
Nature Microbiology is published by Springer Nature, a leading global research publisher headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is the H-index of Nature Microbiology?
The H-index of Nature Microbiology is 102, indicating 102 articles in this journal have received at least 102 citations each.
Is Nature Microbiology open access?
Nature Microbiology operates under a Hybrid open access model, allowing authors to choose between open access and subscription publication.
What is the ISSN of Nature Microbiology?
The print ISSN is 2058-5276 and the electronic ISSN is 2058-5276.
When was Nature Microbiology established?
Nature Microbiology was established in 2016.
