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, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE. It is catalogued under ISSN 0340-6717 (electronic ISSN 1432-1203).
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. 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 a OpenAlex 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.
| ISSN (Print) | 0340-6717 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-1203 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4690 USD |
| h-index | 209 |
| Total Works | 13,019 |
| Total Citations | 468,211 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.58 (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.
Editorially, Human Genetics concentrates on Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics.
Human Genetics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 13,019 works that have together drawn 468,211 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 3.58.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
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 | 155 |
| 2024 | 95 | 659 |
| 2023 | 110 | 1,259 |
| 2022 | 104 | 1,854 |
| 2021 | 167 | 4,035 |
| 2020 | 137 | 6,154 |
| 2019 | 137 | 5,628 |
| 2018 | 102 | 3,615 |
| 2017 | 104 | 7,816 |
| 2016 | 124 | 7,440 |
| 2015 | 105 | 3,688 |
| 2014 | 115 | 5,203 |
Journal at a Glance
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S199832308
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