What is the Impact Factor of Human Reproduction Update?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Human Reproduction Update is 20.1, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Human Reproduction Update indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Human Reproduction Update is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 5.991 (Q1) and an H-index of 242.

Who publishes Human Reproduction Update and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Human Reproduction Update is published by Oxford University Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $4,463 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Human Reproduction Update?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Human Reproduction Update is "HUM REPROD UPDATE" with common acronym "humupd". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #216Top JournalReview JournalHybrid

Human Reproduction Update

Acronym:humupd

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Abbreviation (ISO):HUM REPROD UPDATE

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Identifier (ISSN):1355-4786(Print)/1460-2369(Online)

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Publisher:Oxford University Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

20.1↑ +4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Human Reproduction Update

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):20.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

5.991

#216

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

242

242 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate1.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

54articles/year

47.25% Gold OA•33.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Human Reproduction Update publishes comprehensive and systematic review articles in human reproductive physiology and medicine. Basic, transitional and clinical topics related to reproduction are of primary interest. This includes all the relevant areas of andrology, embryology, infertility, gynaecology, pregnancy, reproductive endocrinology, reproductive epidemiology, reproductive genetics, reproductive immunology, and reproductive oncology. Human Reproduction Update is published on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). The highest scientific and editorial standards are maintained.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

BiologyMedicineGeneticsInternal MedicineChemistryBiochemistryEndocrinologyPathologyCell BiologyFisheriesSociologySurgeryDemographyEnvironmental HealthPopulation Studies

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank1/143

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

Rank1/44

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank1/143

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

Rank1/44

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCRSCIE	1/143	Q1
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	1/44	Q1
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCISCIE	1/143	Q1
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	1/44	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF20.1

Articles / Year27

Total Citations24

2025

IF16.1

Articles / Year36

Total Citations320

2024

IF14.8

Articles / Year40

Total Citations1,142

2023

IF13.3

Articles / Year36

Total Citations2,358

2022

IF17.179

Articles / Year42

Total Citations3,324

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	20.1	27	24
2025	16.1	36	320
2024	14.8	40	1,142
2023	13.3	36	2,358
2022	17.179	42	3,324
2021	15.61	47	3,392
2020	12.684	64	7,041
2019	12.878	48	7,153
2018	11.852	49	7,063
2017	—	44	8,321
2016	—	52	9,314
2015	—	59	13,657

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #216Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

5.991

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

20.90

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$4,463 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,430

3-Year Documents124

Citable Documents107

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate49.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Obstetrics and GynecologyQ1

Reproductive MedicineQ1

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: 1.4%

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):

1区 (Zone 1)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

1区OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

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

Human Reproduction Update (acronym: humupd, abbr: HUM REPROD UPDATE, ISSN: 1355-4786) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Oxford University Press in England since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 20.1, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 5.991 (Q1), an H-index of 242.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 54 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,463 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.