What is the Impact Factor of Genomics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Genomics is 3.60, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Genomics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Genomics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.872 (Q2) and an H-index of 164.

Who publishes Genomics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Genomics is published by Academic Press Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,231 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Genomics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Genomics is "GENOMICS" with common acronym "gen". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #6,071Gold OA

Genomics

Acronym:gen

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Abbreviation (ISO):GENOMICS

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Identifier (ISSN):0888-7543(Print)/1089-8646(Online)

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Publisher:Academic Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.6↑ +0.6

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Genomics

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.872

#6,071

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

164

164 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

492articles/year

100% Gold OA•97.17% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Genomics is a forum for describing the development of genome-scale technologies and their application to all areas of biological investigation. As a journal that has evolved with the field that carries its name, Genomics focuses on the development and application of cutting-edge methods, addressing fundamental questions with potential interest to a wide audience. Our aim is to publish the highest quality research and to provide authors with rapid, fair and accurate review and publication of manuscripts falling within our scope.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.8%Genetics96%Biochemistry95.3%Chemistry95.3%Gene94.5%Molecular biology46.6%Medicine39.4%Chromosome37.8%Genome35.1%Gene expression34.7%DNA29.5%Gene mapping27.4%Internal medicine27.2%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Rank84/180

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank61/192

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Rank63/180

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank69/192

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	84/180	Q2
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCRSCIE	61/192	Q2
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY	JCISCIE	63/180	Q2
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCISCIE	69/192	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.6

Articles / Year126

Total Citations31

2025

IF3

Articles / Year206

Total Citations386

2024

IF3.4

Articles / Year184

Total Citations1,331

2023

IF4.4

Articles / Year192

Total Citations1,838

2022

IF4.31

Articles / Year253

Total Citations3,710

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.6	126	31
2025	3	206	386
2024	3.4	184	1,331
2023	4.4	192	1,838
2022	4.31	253	3,710
2021	5.736	387	8,302
2020	6.205	459	12,855
2019	3.16	268	8,326
2018	2.91	226	6,957
2017	—	105	4,610
2016	—	77	1,985
2015	—	94	4,185

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #6,071Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1987-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.872

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.54

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,231 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,316

3-Year Documents634

Citable Documents633

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 Rate43.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

GeneticsQ2

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

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

Genomics (acronym: gen, abbr: GENOMICS, ISSN: 0888-7543) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Academic Press Inc. in United States since 1987. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.60, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.872 (Q2), an H-index of 164.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 492 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,231 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.