Journal of Heredity Citation Rate 2026
0022-1503
eISSN 1465-7333
Oxford University Press
US
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Heredity
Journal of Heredity (JH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals and Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0022-1503 (e-ISSN 1465-7333). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3260 USD). OpenAlex records 14,554 works and 294,094 citations, with an h-index of 173.
Journal of Heredity Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Heredity has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals 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.
Journal of Heredity operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Heredity 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 Journal of Heredity against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Heredity
- Budget $3260 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, Genetic diversity and population structure. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-1503 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1465-7333 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3260 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Heredity is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3260.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Heredity is classified under Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, Genetic diversity and population structure and Horticultural and Viticultural Research.
Journal of Heredity 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 1.493.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.493 | 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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