Journal of Molecular Evolution Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0022-2844 eISSN 1432-1432 Springer Science+Business Media US

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Journal of Molecular Evolution
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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.
How Journal of Molecular … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-8%
Field avg: 2.85
APC vs Field Avg
+4%
Field avg: $3561

Compared against 35 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Molecular Evolution

Journal of Molecular Evolution does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.634 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Molecular Evolution is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Molecular Evolution is $3690 USD.

Journal of Molecular Evolution is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Journal of Molecular Evolution 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 Journal of Molecular Evolution is 0022-2844. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1432-1432.

Journal of Molecular Evolution sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.63, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.634
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation 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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S144184862

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