Wellcome Open Research Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2398-502X Wellcome GB

Q3 Quartile Open Access

About Wellcome Open Research
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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.
How Wellcome Open Research Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-61%
Field avg: 2.84
APC vs Field Avg
-67%
Field avg: $3446

Compared against 30 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellcome Open Research

Wellcome Open Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.094 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Wellcome Open Research is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Wellcome Open Research is $1128 USD.

Wellcome Open Research is published by Wellcome.

Wellcome Open Research shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Wellcome Open Research is 2398-502X.

Wellcome Open Research sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.09, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
1.094
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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

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OpenAlex ID: S4210218052

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