What is the Impact Factor of Development Genes and Evolution?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Development Genes and Evolution is 1.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Development Genes and Evolution indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Development Genes and Evolution is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q4) and an H-index of 70.

Who publishes Development Genes and Evolution and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Development Genes and Evolution is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Development Genes and Evolution?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Development Genes and Evolution is "DEV. GENES EVOL" with common acronym "dgae". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Hybrid

Development Genes and Evolution

Acronym:dgae

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Abbreviation (ISO):DEV. GENES EVOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0949-944X(Print)/1432-041X(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.5↑ +0.6

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Development Genes and Evolution

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.5

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

70 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

12articles/year

50% Gold OA•91.67% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Development Genes and Evolution publishes high-quality reports on all aspects of development biology and evolutionary biology. The journal reports on experimental and bioinformatics work at the systemic, cellular and molecular levels in the field of animal and plant systems, covering key aspects of the following topics: Embryological and genetic analysis of model and non-model organisms Genes and pattern formation in invertebrates, vertebrates and plants Axial patterning, embryonic induction and fate maps Cellular mechanisms of morphogenesis and organogenesis Stem cells and regeneration Functional genomics of developmental processes Developmental diversity and evolution Evolution of developmentally relevant genes Phylogeny of animals and plants Microevolution Paleontology.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology83.1%Genetics55.4%Cell biology48.2%Chemistry39.7%Biochemistry37.2%Medicine35.4%Gene34.2%Developmental biology31.4%Fishery20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Developmental Biology

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank194/207

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Rank31/39

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Rank48/54

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank191/207

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Rank38/39

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Rank51/54

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CELL BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	194/207	Q4
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	31/39	Q4
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	48/54	Q4
CELL BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	191/207	Q4
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	38/39	Q4
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	51/54	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

14 year

2026Latest

IF1.5

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.9

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year12

Total Citations65

2023

IF2.4

Articles / Year13

Total Citations42

2022

IF2.116

Articles / Year15

Total Citations88

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.5	—	—
2025	0.9	—	—
2024	0.8	12	65
2023	2.4	13	42
2022	2.116	15	88
2021	0.9	12	71
2020	1.339	28	517
2019	2.186	20	233
2018	2.125	23	201
2017	—	28	473
2016	—	48	2,075
2015	—	36	495
2014	—	25	554
2013	—	33	768

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CELL BIOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Development Genes and Evolution (acronym: dgae, abbr: DEV. GENES EVOL, ISSN: 0949-944X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1894. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 70.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 12 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.