Genome biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1474-7596
eISSN 1474-760X
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Genome biology
Genome biology (GB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1474-7596 (e-ISSN 1474-760X). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.56 (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 is fully open access. OpenAlex records 9,141 works and 1,118,104 citations, with an h-index of 399.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 49 days.
Genome biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Genome biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.56, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics 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, Genome biology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 49 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Genome biology 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 Genome biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Genome biology
- The average time from submission to first decision is 49 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, RNA Research and Splicing. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Genome biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1474-7596 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1474-760X |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~49 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Genome biology is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Genome biology is classified under Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, RNA Research and Splicing and RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms.
For prospective authors, Genome biology returns a first decision in about 49 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 7.562.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2023 | 7.562 | 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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Research Highlights
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An integrative single-nucleus multiomic atlas of the human left ventricle identifies gene regulatory network dynamics across cardiac development, aging, and disease
William Gao, Peng Hu, Brittney Wick • 2026
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