Journal of Essential Oil Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Essential Oil Research ( JEOR) is the major forum for the publication of essential oil research and analysis.

Each issue includes studies performed on the chemical composition of some of the 20,000 aromatic plants known in the plant kingdom.

JEOR is devoted entirely to all phases of research from every corner of the world by the experts in their field.

JEOR's main areas of focus include: -Analytical chemistry- Biological activity- Biotechnology- Chemical composition- Chemical synthesis- Chemosystematics- Microbiological activity- Plant biochemistry/biosynthesis- Toxicology.

Published six times per year, JEOR provides articles on the aromatic principles of a plant or its isolates and are directed toward furthering our readers' knowledge of the aromatic plant and animal kingdoms.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.462

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12352

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	457

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemistry, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties of Essential Oil Components

  Citation: 445

  Authors: Karl, Alexander, Bernard, Hildegunde, Norbert

• Bioactivity of essential oils and their volatile aroma components: Review

  Citation: 271

  Authors: Hamdy A.E., Ahmed H., Takayuki

• Screening for Inhibitory Activity of Essential Oils on Selected Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses

  Citation: 265

  Authors: Sue C., D. Gary, Craig J.

• Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial and Antioxidative Activity of Laurel, Sage, Rosemary, Oregano and Coriander Essential Oils

  Citation: 239

  Authors: M. Tiziana, H. J. Damien, Stanley G., Daniela M., Giuseppe

• The progress of essential oils as potential therapeutic agents: a review

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Sara, Sandra, Oscar L., Manuela, Bruno

• Improved Method for the Determination of Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils in Agar Medium

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Adnane, Touria, Khadija, Mohamed, Abdelrhafour

• Antimicrobial activity of essential oils

  Citation: 166

  Authors: Bruna Fernanda, Lidiane, Isabella, Ary

• Antimicrobial activity of geraniol: an integrative review

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Maria Helena Pereira de, Francisco Patricio de, Gustavo Fernandes Queiroga, Girlene da Silva, Fillipe de Oliveira, Igara Oliveira

• Composition and<i>in vitro</i>Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil of<i>Thymus herba-barona</i>Loisel Growing Wild in Sardinia

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Claudia, Antonella, Marianna

• Beneficial impacts of thymol essential oil on health and production of animals, fish and poultry: a review

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Mohamed, Mahmoud, Mayada, Ruchi, Kumaragurubaran, Kuldeep, Jalil, Milad

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