Biochemical Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0006-2928 eISSN 1573-4927 Springer Science+Business Media US

Q2 Quartile

About Biochemical Genetics
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Biochemical Genetics (BG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research and Circular RNAs in diseases, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0006-2928 (e-ISSN 1573-4927). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.64 (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 ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 5,154 works and 78,565 citations, with an h-index of 86.

Biochemical Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Biochemical Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.64, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research 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.

Biochemical Genetics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Biochemical 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 Biochemical Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Biochemical Genetics
  • Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Circular RNAs in diseases, Genetic diversity and population structure. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biochemical Genetics Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-84%
Field avg: 10.56
APC vs Field Avg
+22%
Field avg: $2948

Compared against 67 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0006-2928
ISSN (Online) 1573-4927
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country United States
APC / Cost $3590 USD
h-index 86
Total Works 5,124
Total Citations 79,112
2-yr Mean Citedness 2.08 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Biochemical Genetics is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.

In our subject taxonomy, Biochemical Genetics is classified under Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Circular RNAs in diseases, Genetic diversity and population structure and MicroRNA in disease regulation.

Biochemical Genetics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 5,124 works that have together drawn 79,112 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 86; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.642; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.08.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Biochemical Genetics

Biochemical Genetics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.642 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Biochemical Genetics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Biochemical Genetics is $3590 USD.

Biochemical Genetics is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Biochemical 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 Biochemical Genetics is 0006-2928. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1573-4927.

Biochemical Genetics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.64, 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
1.642
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.642 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
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 298 355
2024 384 1,324
2023 278 1,572
2022 151 1,265
2021 141 1,715
2020 67 1,054
2019 46 841
2018 60 751
2017 29 579
2016 76 1,398
2015 43 501
2014 25 299
Journal at a Glance
5,124
Total Works
79,112
Total Citations
86
h-index
2.08
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

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