Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution

The current impact factor of Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is 3.105.

No, Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is $3600 USD.

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is published by Elsevier BV.

Molecular Phylogenetics and 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 Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is 1055-7903. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1095-9513.

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.10, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
3.105
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation 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
YearWorks publishedCitations 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
8,295
Total Works
455,761
Total Citations
215
h-index
3.47
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Genetic diversity and population structure
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2,510 works
Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
1,730 works
Plant and animal studies
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
1,114 works
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Amphibian and Reptile Biology
Environmental Science
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Evolution and Paleontology Studies
Earth and Planetary Sciences
845 works
Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
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598 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S96989847

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