What is the Impact Factor of Molecular Human Reproduction?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Molecular Human Reproduction is 4.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

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

Yes, Molecular Human Reproduction is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.181 (Q1) and an H-index of 145.

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

Molecular Human Reproduction is published by Oxford University Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,419 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #3,734Hybrid

Molecular Human Reproduction

Acronym:molehr

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Abbreviation (ISO):MOL HUM REPROD

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Identifier (ISSN):1360-9947(Print)/1460-2407(Online)

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Publisher:Oxford University Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.2↑ +0.7

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Molecular Human Reproduction

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.181

#3,734

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

145

145 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate2.8%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

80articles/year

31.82% Gold OA•88.64% Original Research

Aims & Scope

MHR publishes original research reports, commentaries and reviews on topics in the basic science of reproduction, including: reproductive tract physiology and pathology; gonad function and gametogenesis; fertilization; embryo development; implantation; and pregnancy and parturition. Irrespective of the study subject, research papers should have a mechanistic aspect.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.9%Genetics97.8%Chemistry93.2%Biochemistry92.9%Medicine88.3%Internal medicine73.3%Gene66.1%Endocrinology59.4%Cell biology58.9%Pregnancy45.3%Andrology44.6%Pathology29.9%Fishery29.6%Embryo29%Molecular biology26.3%Immunology25.8%Receptor23.4%Physics20.4%Organic chemistry20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Developmental 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

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Rank7/39

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank15/143

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

Rank8/44

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Rank4/39

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rank18/143

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

Rank7/44

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	7/39	Q1
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCRSCIE	15/143	Q1
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	8/44	Q1
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	4/39	Q1
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY	JCISCIE	18/143	Q1
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	7/44	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.2

Articles / Year56

Total Citations21

2025

IF3.5

Articles / Year61

Total Citations171

2024

IF3.6

Articles / Year47

Total Citations305

2023

IF4

Articles / Year48

Total Citations588

2022

IF4.518

Articles / Year43

Total Citations676

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.2	56	21
2025	3.5	61	171
2024	3.6	47	305
2023	4	48	588
2022	4.518	43	676
2021	4.025	71	1,576
2020	3.636	90	2,666
2019	3.396	67	1,873
2018	3.449	56	1,981
2017	—	73	2,474
2016	—	82	3,372
2015	—	74	3,111

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,734Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.181

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.47

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,419 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations509

3-Year Documents136

Citable Documents125

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 Rate50.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

EmbryologyQ1

Obstetrics and GynecologyQ1

Reproductive MedicineQ1

Cell BiologyQ2

Developmental BiologyQ2

GeneticsQ2

Molecular BiologyQ2

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: 2.8%

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)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

1区DEVELOPMENTAL 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

Molecular Human Reproduction (acronym: molehr, abbr: MOL HUM REPROD, ISSN: 1360-9947) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Oxford University Press in United States since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.181 (Q1), an H-index of 145.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 80 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,419 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.