Human Mutation Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1059-7794 eISSN 1098-1004 Wiley US

Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher

About Human Mutation
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Human Mutation (HM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics and Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 1059-7794 (e-ISSN 1098-1004). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.89 (Q3 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 ~$2300 USD). OpenAlex records 8,117 works and 363,802 citations, with an h-index of 219.

Human Mutation Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Human Mutation has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.89, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics 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 Mutation operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for Human Mutation
  • Budget $2300 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, Genomics and Rare Diseases. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Human Mutation Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-91%
Field avg: 9.53
APC vs Field Avg
-36%
Field avg: $3579

Compared against 64 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1059-7794
ISSN (Online) 1098-1004
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $2300 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Human Mutation is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2300.

In our subject taxonomy, Human Mutation is classified under Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, Genomics and Rare Diseases and Metabolism and Genetic Disorders.

Human Mutation 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 0.888.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Human Mutation

Human Mutation does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.888 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Human Mutation is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Human Mutation is $2300 USD.

Human Mutation is published by Wiley.

Human Mutation 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 Human Mutation is 1059-7794. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1098-1004.

Human Mutation sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.89, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Citation Rate
0.888
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.888 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

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OpenAlex ID: S98809561

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