European Journal of Human Genetics Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1018-4813 eISSN 1476-5438 Springer Nature GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About European Journal of Human Genetics
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European Journal of Human Genetics (EJHG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering BRCA gene mutations in cancer and Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1018-4813 (e-ISSN 1476-5438). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.06 (Q1 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 ~$3690 USD). OpenAlex records 7,321 works and 281,054 citations, with an h-index of 180.

European Journal of Human Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

European Journal of Human Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.06, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the BRCA gene mutations in cancer 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.

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

Researchers looking to publish in European Journal of Human 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 European Journal of Human Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for European Journal of Human Genetics
  • Budget $3690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers BRCA gene mutations in cancer, Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How European Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+69%
Field avg: 2.41
APC vs Field Avg
-8%
Field avg: $4000

Compared against 19 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1018-4813
ISSN (Online) 1476-5438
Publisher Springer Nature
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3690 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

European Journal of Human Genetics is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3690.

In our subject taxonomy, European Journal of Human Genetics is classified under BRCA gene mutations in cancer, Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities.

European Journal of Human 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 4.063.

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Frequently Asked Questions about European Journal of Human Genetics

European Journal of Human Genetics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.063 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, European Journal of Human Genetics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for European Journal of Human Genetics is $3690 USD.

European Journal of Human Genetics is published by Springer Nature.

European Journal of Human 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 European Journal of Human Genetics is 1018-4813. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1476-5438.

European Journal of Human Genetics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.06, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Citation Rate
4.063
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 4.063 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: S121703463

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