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Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0016-6731 eISSN 1943-2631 Oxford University Press US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Genetics
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Genetics (G) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0016-6731 (e-ISSN 1943-2631). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.85 (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 ~$4264 USD). OpenAlex records 22,331 works and 1,674,935 citations, with an h-index of 422.

Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.85, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Chromosomal and Genetic Variations 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Genetics
  • Budget $4264 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Fungal and yeast genetics research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Genetics Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+16%
Field avg: 4.16
APC vs Field Avg
+28%
Field avg: $3335

Compared against 40 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0016-6731
ISSN (Online) 1943-2631
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United States
APC / Cost $4264 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Genetics is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4264.

In our subject taxonomy, Genetics is classified under Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Fungal and yeast genetics research and Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals.

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 4.849.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Genetics

Genetics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.849 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Genetics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Genetics is $4264 USD.

Genetics is published by Oxford University Press.

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 Genetics is 0016-6731. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1943-2631.

Genetics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.85, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Year Value Source
2025 4.849 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

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OpenAlex ID: S65932378

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