Animal Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0268-9146 eISSN 1365-2052 Wiley GB

Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher

About Animal Genetics
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Animal Genetics (AG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Genetics and Reproduction and Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0268-9146 (e-ISSN 1365-2052). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53 (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 ~$3400 USD). OpenAlex records 5,363 works and 113,438 citations, with an h-index of 118.

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 within the Animal Genetics and Reproduction 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.

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.
  • This journal covers Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Animal Genetics Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-77%
Field avg: 6.76
APC vs Field Avg
+14%
Field avg: $2989

Compared against 71 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0268-9146
ISSN (Online) 1365-2052
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3400 USD
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.

In our subject taxonomy, Animal Genetics is classified under Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals and Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock.

Animal Genetics 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 1.534.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Animal Genetics

Animal Genetics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.534 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Animal Genetics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Animal Genetics is $3400 USD.

Animal Genetics is published by Wiley.

Animal Genetics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Animal Genetics is 0268-9146. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1365-2052.

Animal Genetics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.53, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
1.534
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S12146737

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