Wellcome Open Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
2398-502X
Wellcome
GB
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Wellcome Open Research
Wellcome Open Research (WOR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Genetic diversity and population structure and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, published by Wellcome in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2398-502X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.09 (Q3 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1128 USD.
Wellcome Open Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Wellcome Open Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.09, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Genetic diversity and population structure 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Wellcome Open Research makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1128 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Wellcome Open Research 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 Wellcome Open Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Wellcome Open Research
- Budget $1128 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Genetic diversity and population structure, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Insect Resistance and Genetics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2398-502X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Wellcome |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1128 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Wellcome Open Research is published by Wellcome and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1128.
In our subject taxonomy, Wellcome Open Research is classified under Genetic diversity and population structure, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Insect Resistance and Genetics and Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences.
Wellcome Open Research 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 1.094.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.094 | 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: S4210218052
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