Human Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0018-7143
eISSN 1534-6617
Wayne State University Press
US
Q4 Quartile
About Human Biology
Human Biology (HB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Wayne State University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0018-7143 (e-ISSN 1534-6617). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.01 (Q4 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.
Human Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Human Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.01, placing it in the Q4 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.
Human Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Human 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 Human Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0018-7143 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1534-6617 |
| Publisher | Wayne State University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 75 |
| Total Works | 16,565 |
| Total Citations | 51,246 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.01 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Human Biology is published by Wayne State University Press and based in United States.
Editorially, Human Biology concentrates on Magnetic confinement fusion research, Forensic and Genetic Research and Particle accelerators and beam dynamics.
Human Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 16,565 works that have together drawn 51,246 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 75; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.008; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.01.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.008 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 414 | 0 |
| 2024 | 726 | 10 |
| 2023 | 831 | 21 |
| 2022 | 847 | 65 |
| 2021 | 709 | 366 |
| 2020 | 1,276 | 2,026 |
| 2019 | 664 | 515 |
| 2018 | 457 | 268 |
| 2017 | 552 | 607 |
| 2016 | 556 | 545 |
| 2015 | 640 | 665 |
| 2014 | 753 | 752 |
Journal at a Glance
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Research Highlights
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S171990522
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