Animal Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0268-9146
eISSN 1365-2052
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Animal Genetics
Animal Genetics (AG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Wiley in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 0268-9146 (electronic ISSN 1365-2052).
Animal Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Animal Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Animal Genetics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Animal Genetics 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 Animal Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Animal Genetics
- Budget $3400 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0268-9146 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2052 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3400 USD |
| h-index | 118 |
| Total Works | 5,361 |
| Total Citations | 113,399 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.47 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Animal Genetics is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3400.
Editorially, Animal Genetics concentrates on Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals and Animal Genetics and Reproduction, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Animal Genetics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 5,361 works that have together drawn 113,399 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 118; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.534; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.47.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.534 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | 91 |
| 2024 | 111 | 343 |
| 2023 | 116 | 741 |
| 2022 | 125 | 912 |
| 2021 | 140 | 1,724 |
| 2020 | 146 | 2,609 |
| 2019 | 146 | 3,382 |
| 2018 | 134 | 2,982 |
| 2017 | 105 | 1,859 |
| 2016 | 134 | 3,542 |
| 2015 | 144 | 2,783 |
| 2014 | 145 | 3,554 |
Journal at a Glance
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S12146737
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