Genes Journal Citation Rate 2026
2073-4425
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Genes
Genes (G) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research and Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2073-4425. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.74 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2598 USD. OpenAlex records 14,941 works and 256,819 citations, with an h-index of 143.
Genes Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Genes has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.74, 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Genes makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2598 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Genes 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 Genes against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Genes
- Budget $2598 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Genes Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2073-4425 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2598 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Genes is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2598.
In our subject taxonomy, Genes is classified under Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Plant Molecular Biology Research.
Genes 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 2.741.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.741 | 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
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