What is the Impact Factor of Genetics and Molecular Biology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Genetics and Molecular Biology is 1.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Genetics and Molecular Biology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Genetics and Molecular Biology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.488 (Q3) and an H-index of 69.

Who publishes Genetics and Molecular Biology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Genetics and Molecular Biology is published by Brazilian Society of Genetics. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,921 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Genetics and Molecular Biology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Genetics and Molecular Biology is "GENET MOL BIOL" with common acronym "gmb-scielo". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #12,158Hybrid

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Acronym:gmb-scielo

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Abbreviation (ISO):GENET MOL BIOL

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Identifier (ISSN):1415-4757(Print)/1678-4685(Online)

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Publisher:Brazilian Society of Genetics

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.7↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2019–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Genetics and Molecular Biology

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.488

#12,158

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

69 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

89articles/year

98.38% Gold OA•80.49% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Genetics and Molecular Biology (formerly named Revista Brasileira de Genética/Brazilian Journal of Genetics - ISSN 0100-8455) is published by the Sociedade Brasileira de Genética (Brazilian Society of Genetics). The Journal considers contributions that present the results of original research in genetics, evolution and related scientific disciplines. Manuscripts presenting methods and applications only, without an analysis of genetic data, will not be considered.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology98.5%Genetics85.5%Chemistry84.2%Biochemistry82.4%Gene76.8%Medicine60.3%Ecology32.1%Botany28.9%Internal medicine28.4%Sociology26.1%Environmental health24.5%Demography24.5%Population24.2%Zoology20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank286/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank149/192

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank291/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank167/192

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	286/328	Q4
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCRSCIE	149/192	Q4
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	291/328	Q4
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCISCIE	167/192	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.7

Articles / Year57

Total Citations3

2025

IF1.3

Articles / Year33

Total Citations14

2024

IF1.7

Articles / Year70

Total Citations204

2023

IF2.1

Articles / Year81

Total Citations356

2022

IF2.087

Articles / Year82

Total Citations648

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.7	57	3
2025	1.3	33	14
2024	1.7	70	204
2023	2.1	81	356
2022	2.087	82	648
2021	1.771	98	1,298
2020	2.127	150	2,150
2019	1.493	112	1,619
2018	—	96	1,647
2017	—	94	2,976
2016	—	81	2,806
2015	—	68	2,557

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,158Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1998-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.488

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.62

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,921 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations422

3-Year Documents231

Citable Documents231

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 Rate45.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

GeneticsQ3

Molecular BiologyQ3

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BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR 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

Genetics and Molecular Biology (acronym: gmb-scielo, abbr: GENET MOL BIOL, ISSN: 1415-4757) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Brazilian Society of Genetics in Brazil since 1998. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.488 (Q3), an H-index of 69.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 89 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,921 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.