American Journal of Human Biology Citation Rate 2026
1042-0533
eISSN 1520-6300
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About American Journal of Human Biology
American Journal of Human Biology (AJHB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Birth, Development, and Health and Body Composition Measurement Techniques, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 1042-0533 (e-ISSN 1520-6300). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.42 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4120 USD). OpenAlex records 5,766 works and 126,473 citations, with an h-index of 141.
American Journal of Human Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Journal of Human Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.42, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Birth, Development, and Health research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
American Journal of Human Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Journal of Human Biology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare American Journal of Human Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Journal of Human Biology
- Budget $4120 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Birth, Development, and Health, Body Composition Measurement Techniques, Child Nutrition and Water Access. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1042-0533 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-6300 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4120 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Journal of Human Biology is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4120.
In our subject taxonomy, American Journal of Human Biology is classified under Birth, Development, and Health, Body Composition Measurement Techniques, Child Nutrition and Water Access and Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies.
American Journal of Human Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.419.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.419 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S179381287
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