Human Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0340-6717
eISSN 1432-1203
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Human Genetics
Human Genetics (HG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0340-6717 (e-ISSN 1432-1203). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.32 (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 ~$4690 USD). OpenAlex records 13,020 works and 468,292 citations, with an h-index of 209.
Human Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Human Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.32, 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.
Human Genetics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Human 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 Human Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Human Genetics
- Budget $4690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities, Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Human Genetics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0340-6717 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-1203 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4690 USD |
| h-index | 209 |
| Total Works | 12,944 |
| Total Citations | 469,147 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.72 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Human Genetics is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4690.
In our subject taxonomy, Human Genetics is classified under Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities, Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Human Genetics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 12,944 works that have together drawn 469,147 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 209; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.319; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.72.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.319 | 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 | 78 | 176 |
| 2024 | 95 | 711 |
| 2023 | 110 | 1,305 |
| 2022 | 104 | 1,897 |
| 2021 | 167 | 4,109 |
| 2020 | 137 | 6,241 |
| 2019 | 137 | 5,691 |
| 2018 | 102 | 3,641 |
| 2017 | 104 | 7,880 |
| 2016 | 123 | 7,504 |
| 2015 | 105 | 3,708 |
| 2014 | 109 | 5,231 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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