What is the Impact Factor of Epigenetics & Chromatin?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Epigenetics & Chromatin is 4.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Epigenetics & Chromatin indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Epigenetics & Chromatin is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.630 (Q1) and an H-index of 74.

Who publishes Epigenetics & Chromatin and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Epigenetics & Chromatin is published by BioMed Central. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,810 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Epigenetics & Chromatin?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Epigenetics & Chromatin is "EPIGENET. CHROMATIN" with common acronym "epch". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,088Gold OA

Epigenetics & Chromatin

Acronym:epch

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Abbreviation (ISO):EPIGENET. CHROMATIN

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Identifier (ISSN):1756-8935(Print)

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Publisher:BioMed Central

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.4↑ +0.9

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Epigenetics & Chromatin

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.63

#2,088

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

74 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate2.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

58articles/year

100% Gold OA•80% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Epigenetics & Chromatin is a peer-reviewed, open access, online journal that publishes research, and reviews, providing novel insights into epigenetic inheritance and chromatin-based interactions. The journal aims to understand how gene and chromosomal elements are regulated and their activities maintained during processes such as cell division, differentiation and environmental alteration.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.8%Genetics99.3%Chemistry98.9%Biochemistry98.9%Gene98.8%DNA80.8%Gene expression75.7%Epigenetics61.9%Chromatin59.4%Cell biology55.2%Histone47.6%DNA methylation42.9%Transcription factor37.8%Methylation32.8%Computational biology31.6%Medicine29.3%Promoter28.3%Acetylation22.7%Regulation of gene expression22%Nucleosome21.1%

Primary Research Areas

Genetics & Heredity

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank41/192

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank48/192

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCRSCIE	41/192	Q1
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCISCIE	48/192	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.4

Articles / Year41

Total Citations12

2025

IF3.5

Articles / Year89

Total Citations575

2024

IF4.2

Articles / Year39

Total Citations406

2023

IF3.9

Articles / Year50

Total Citations637

2022

IF5.465

Articles / Year41

Total Citations1,011

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.4	41	12
2025	3.5	89	575
2024	4.2	39	406
2023	3.9	50	637
2022	5.465	41	1,011
2021	4.954	58	1,851
2020	4.237	50	1,683
2019	4.185	79	5,007
2018	5.351	75	3,909
2017	—	63	3,322
2016	—	58	3,111
2015	—	57	5,880

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #2,088Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2009-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.63

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.28

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,810 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations572

3-Year Documents127

Citable Documents126

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate46.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

GeneticsQ1

Molecular BiologyQ1

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: 2.4%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区GENETICS & HEREDITY

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

Epigenetics & Chromatin (acronym: epch, abbr: EPIGENET. CHROMATIN, ISSN: 1756-8935) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of GENETICS & HEREDITY, published by BioMed Central in England since 2008. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.630 (Q1), an H-index of 74.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 58 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,810 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.