The American Journal of Human Genetics Citation Rate 2026
0002-9297
eISSN 1537-6605
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About The American Journal of Human Genetics
The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0002-9297 (e-ISSN 1537-6605). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.99 (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 (APC ~$5150 USD).
The American Journal of Human Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The American Journal of Human Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.99, 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.
The American Journal of Human Genetics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The American Journal of Human 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 The American Journal of Human Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The American Journal of Human …
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| ISSN (Print) | 0002-9297 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1537-6605 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $5150 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The American Journal of Human Genetics 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 5150.
The American Journal of Human Genetics 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 5.994.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.994 | 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: S134425043
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