Journal of Molecular Evolution Citation Rate 2026
0022-2844
eISSN 1432-1432
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Molecular Evolution
Journal of Molecular Evolution (JME) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and Genetic diversity and population structure, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 0022-2844 (e-ISSN 1432-1432). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.63 (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 ~$3690 USD).
Journal of Molecular Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Molecular Evolution has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.63, placing it in the Q2 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.
Journal of Molecular Evolution operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Molecular 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 Journal of Molecular Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Molecular Evolution
- Budget $3690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Genetic diversity and population structure, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-2844 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-1432 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3690 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Molecular Evolution is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3690.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Molecular Evolution is classified under Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Genetic diversity and population structure, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Origins and Evolution of Life.
Journal of Molecular 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 2.634.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.634 | 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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