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Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

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About Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by BioMed Central.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases maintains a competitive position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 2.55, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Being fully Open Access, this journal ensures your research is immediately available to the global scientific community.

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ISSN (Print) 1750-1172
Publisher BioMed Central
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $2293 USD
About Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by BioMed Central.

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases is published by BioMed Central from GB as a journal. It has published 5,260 works to date, attracting 181,027 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 177, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. It is currently indexed in DOAJ. Recent publishing activity centers on Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research, Genomics and Rare Diseases, Metabolism and Genetic Disorders.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

The current impact factor of Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases is 2.547.

Yes, Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases is $2293 USD.

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases is published by BioMed Central.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
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Clean
Impact Factor
2.547
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.547 CiteScore (Scopus)
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
5,260
Total Works
181,027
Total Citations
177
h-index
2.55
2-Yr Mean Citedness
DOAJ Indexed APC $2293 USD

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research
    Medicine
    607 works
  2. Genomics and Rare Diseases
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    574 works
  3. Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    465 works
  4. Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    277 works
  5. Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
    Medicine
    244 works
  6. Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    235 works
  7. Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
    Medicine
    227 works
  8. Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    207 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S71291065
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