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Genome Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0831-2796 eISSN 1480-3321 NRC Research Press CA

Q2 Quartile

About Genome
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Genome (G) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by NRC Research Press in CA, catalogued under ISSN 0831-2796 (e-ISSN 1480-3321). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.60 (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 operates a subscription model.

Genome Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Genome has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.60, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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.

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

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

ISSN (Print) 0831-2796
ISSN (Online) 1480-3321
Publisher NRC Research Press
Country Canada
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In-depth profile & metrics

Genome is published by NRC Research Press and based in Canada.

Genome 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 1.597.

Frequently Asked Questions about Genome

Genome does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.597 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Genome is not an open access journal.

Genome is published by NRC Research Press.

Genome 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 Genome is 0831-2796. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1480-3321.

Genome sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.60, 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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Citation Rate by Year
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2025 1.597 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: S170991295

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