What is the Impact Factor of Current Protocols in Microbiology?

The journal Current Protocols in Microbiology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Current Protocols in Microbiology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Current Protocols in Microbiology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Current Protocols in Microbiology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Current Protocols in Microbiology is published by Wiley-Blackwell. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

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Current Protocols in Microbiology

Identifier (ISSN):1934-8525(Print)/1934-8533(Online)

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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

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Clarivate IF trend for Current Protocols in Microbiology

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Scopus SJR & Rank

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H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation RateN/A

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

43articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Current Protocols in Microbiology provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for analyzing bacteria, animal and plant viruses, fungi, protozoans and other microbes. It offers updated coverage of emerging technologies and concepts, such as biofilms, quorum sensing and quantitative PCR, as well as proteomic and genomic methods. It is the first comprehensive source of high-quality microbiology protocols that reflects and incorporates the new mandates and capabilities of this robust and rapidly evolving discipline.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.6%Genetics78%Chemistry65.9%Biochemistry63.4%Medicine60.8%Gene52.7%Microbiology46%Geology43.6%Paleontology43.2%Immunology41.5%Virology37.7%Bacteria35%Zoology27.8%Pathology25.8%Virus21.4%Ecology20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Immunology and Microbiology Parasitology

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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2020

IF—

Articles / Year43

Total Citations1,931

2019

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Articles / Year26

Total Citations528

2018

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Articles / Year32

Total Citations714

2017

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Articles / Year28

Total Citations548

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
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2020	—	43	1,931
2019	—	26	528
2018	—	32	714
2017	—	28	548
2016	—	24	426
2015	—	25	519
2014	—	24	647
2013	—	27	940
2012	—	27	1,892
2011	—	27	1,001
2010	—	38	830
2009	—	41	1,385

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

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Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

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2021

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2023

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2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Current Protocols in Microbiology (ISSN: 1934-8525) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Immunology and Microbiology, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 43 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.