Trends in Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0168-9525
eISSN 1362-4555
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Trends in Genetics
Trends in Genetics (TG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering CRISPR and Genetic Engineering and Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0168-9525 (e-ISSN 1362-4555). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.75 (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 ~$6830 USD). OpenAlex records 7,197 works and 542,396 citations, with an h-index of 333.
Trends in Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Trends in Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.75, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the CRISPR and Genetic Engineering research area. 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.
Trends in Genetics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Trends in 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 Trends in Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Trends in Genetics
- Budget $6830 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Trends in Genetics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0168-9525 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1362-4555 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $6830 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Trends in Genetics is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 6830.
In our subject taxonomy, Trends in Genetics is classified under CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and RNA Research and Splicing.
Trends in 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 5.751.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.751 | 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: S139283865
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