Aims and Scope of FEMS Microbiology Ecology
FEMS Microbiology Ecology is one of the seven FEMS, peer-reviewed scientific journals, which covers all aspects of microbial ecology. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2020 impact factor of 4.194 (and a five-year impact factor of 5.137), ranking it 50th out of 137 journals in the category "Microbiology". Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 

7
Eigenfactor 

0.01 - 0.05
H-Index 

172
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Ecology

SNIP 

1.01
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FEMS Microbiology Ecology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1977 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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