Infection Genetics and Evolution Journal Citation Rate 2026
1567-1348
eISSN 1567-7257
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Infection Genetics and Evolution
Infection Genetics and Evolution (IGE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Virus Infections Studies and Mosquito-borne diseases and control, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1567-1348 (e-ISSN 1567-7257). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.16 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2550 USD. OpenAlex records 5,950 works and 170,608 citations, with an h-index of 140.
Infection Genetics and Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Infection Genetics and Evolution has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.16, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Virus Infections Studies 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Infection Genetics and Evolution makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2550 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Infection Genetics and Evolution 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 Infection Genetics and Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Infection Genetics and Evolution
- Budget $2550 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Virus Infections Studies, Mosquito-borne diseases and control, Viral Infections and Immunology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1567-1348 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1567-7257 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2550 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Infection Genetics and Evolution is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2550.
In our subject taxonomy, Infection Genetics and Evolution is classified under Animal Virus Infections Studies, Mosquito-borne diseases and control, Viral Infections and Immunology Research and Viral Infections and Vectors.
Infection Genetics and Evolution 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 2.156.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.156 | 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
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