Gene Therapy Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0969-7128 eISSN 1476-5462 Springer Nature GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Gene Therapy
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Gene Therapy (GT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering CAR-T cell therapy research and CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0969-7128 (e-ISSN 1476-5462). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.40 (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 ~$4990 USD).

Gene Therapy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Gene Therapy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.40, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the CAR-T cell therapy 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Gene Therapy
  • Budget $4990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers CAR-T cell therapy research, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, RNA Interference and Gene Delivery. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Gene Therapy Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-21%
Field avg: 4.33
APC vs Field Avg
+29%
Field avg: $3867

Compared against 28 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0969-7128
ISSN (Online) 1476-5462
Publisher Springer Nature
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4990 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Gene Therapy 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 4990.

In our subject taxonomy, Gene Therapy is classified under CAR-T cell therapy research, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, RNA Interference and Gene Delivery and Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects.

Gene Therapy 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 3.403.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.403 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Gene Therapy is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Gene Therapy is $4990 USD.

Gene Therapy is published by Springer Nature.

Gene Therapy 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 Gene Therapy is 0969-7128. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1476-5462.

Gene Therapy sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.40, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
3.403
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.403 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: S65405509

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