Journal of Human Genetics
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Human Genetics is an international journal publishing articles on human genetics, including medical genetics and human genome analysis. It covers all aspects of human genetics, including molecular genetics, clinical genetics, behavioral genetics, immunogenetics, pharmacogenomics, population genetics, functional genomics, epigenetics, genetic counseling and gene therapy. Articles on the following areas are especially welcome: genetic factors of monogenic and complex disorders, genome-wide association studies, genetic epidemiology, cancer genetics, personal genomics, genotype-phenotype relationships and genome diversity.
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GENETICS & HEREDITY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Human Genetics (abbr: J. HUM. GENET, ISSN: 1434-5161) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Nature in Japan since 1977. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.924 (Q2), an H-index of 100.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 103 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,363 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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