Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Journal Citation Rate 2026
1055-7903
eISSN 1095-9513
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution (MPE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in US. It is catalogued under ISSN 1055-7903 (electronic ISSN 1095-9513).
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.10, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Molecular Phylogenetics 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 Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
- Budget $3600 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 1055-7903 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-9513 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3600 USD |
| h-index | 215 |
| Total Works | 8,295 |
| Total Citations | 455,761 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.47 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3600.
Editorially, Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution concentrates on Genetic diversity and population structure, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Plant and animal studies.
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 8,295 works that have together drawn 455,761 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 215; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.105; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.47.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.105 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | 321 |
| 2024 | 192 | 1,290 |
| 2023 | 220 | 2,423 |
| 2022 | 231 | 3,383 |
| 2021 | 234 | 5,102 |
| 2020 | 243 | 6,225 |
| 2019 | 304 | 9,898 |
| 2018 | 381 | 13,342 |
| 2017 | 320 | 11,147 |
| 2016 | 334 | 13,037 |
| 2015 | 312 | 16,777 |
| 2014 | 336 | 17,661 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S96989847
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