Nature Reviews Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-0056
eISSN 1471-0064
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Nature Reviews Genetics
Nature Reviews Genetics (NRG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-0056 (e-ISSN 1471-0064). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.80 (Q1 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.
Nature Reviews Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Nature Reviews Genetics has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.80, 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Nature Reviews Genetics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Nature Reviews Genetics 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 Nature Reviews Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1471-0056 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1471-0064 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 532 |
| Total Works | 5,049 |
| Total Citations | 927,999 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 17.44 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Nature Reviews Genetics is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom.
Editorially, Nature Reviews Genetics concentrates on CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics and RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Nature Reviews Genetics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 5,049 works that have together drawn 927,999 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 532; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.560 (2023) to 64.800 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 17.44.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 61.560 to 64.800), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.800 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 61.560 | 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 | 115 | 1,647 |
| 2024 | 120 | 3,904 |
| 2023 | 119 | 11,080 |
| 2022 | 124 | 13,718 |
| 2021 | 121 | 13,250 |
| 2020 | 114 | 19,494 |
| 2019 | 119 | 36,764 |
| 2018 | 114 | 29,827 |
| 2017 | 121 | 20,286 |
| 2016 | 166 | 41,731 |
| 2015 | 173 | 33,163 |
| 2014 | 237 | 38,840 |
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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