European Journal of Human Genetics
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Aims & Scope
The European Journal of Human Genetics is the official journal of the European Society of Human Genetics, publishing high-quality, original research papers, short reports and reviews in the rapidly expanding field of human genetics and genomics. It covers molecular, clinical and cytogenetics, interfacing between advanced biomedical research and the clinician, and bridging the great diversity of facilities, resources and viewpoints in the genetics community. Key areas include: -Monogenic and multifactorial disorders -Development and malformation -Hereditary cancer -Medical Genomics -Gene mapping and functional studies -Genotype-phenotype correlations -Genetic variation and genome diversity -Statistical and computational genetics -Bioinformatics -Advances in diagnostics -Therapy and prevention -Animal models -Genetic services -Community genetics
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BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
GENETICS & HEREDITY
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
GENETICS & HEREDITY
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ImpaQ AnalysisEuropean Journal of Human Genetics (acronym: ejhg, abbr: EUR. J. HUM. GENET, ISSN: 1018-4813) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Nature in England since 1998. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.60, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.595 (Q1), an H-index of 153.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 178 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,648 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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