What is the Impact Factor of Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is 4.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.277 (Q1) and an H-index of 188.

Who publishes Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is published by Academic Press Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,507 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is "MOL. PHYLOGENET. EVOL" with common acronym "mpe". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #3,256Top JournalHybrid

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution

Acronym:mpe

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Abbreviation (ISO):MOL. PHYLOGENET. EVOL

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Identifier (ISSN):1055-7903(Print)/1095-9513(Online)

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Publisher:Academic Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4↑ +0.4

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 Phylogenetics and Evolution

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.277

#3,256

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

188

188 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate11.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

282articles/year

29.87% Gold OA•99.04% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is dedicated to bringing Darwin's dream within grasp - to "have fairly true genealogical trees of each great kingdom of Nature." The journal provides a forum for molecular studies that advance our understanding of phylogeny and evolution, further the development of phylogenetically more accurate taxonomic classifications, and ultimately bring a unified classification for all the ramifying lines of life. Phylogeographic studies will be considered for publication if they offer EXCEPTIONAL theoretical or empirical advances.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.7%Genetics91%Chemistry90.6%Biochemistry90.5%Gene90.3%Phylogenetic tree84%Phylogenetics80.9%Evolutionary biology79%Ecology72.3%Zoology63.6%Clade59.1%Botany53%Geology51.5%Paleontology49.3%Monophyly31.3%Medicine30.1%Sociology26%Genus23.7%Environmental health23.4%Demography23.4%Population23.4%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Evolutionary Biology

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank140/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Rank11/54

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank53/192

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank70/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Rank13/54

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank41/192

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	140/328	Q2
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	11/54	Q1
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCRSCIE	53/192	Q2
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	70/328	Q1
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	13/54	Q1
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCISCIE	41/192	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4

Articles / Year150

Total Citations42

2025

IF3.6

Articles / Year162

Total Citations388

2024

IF3.6

Articles / Year193

Total Citations1,419

2023

IF4.1

Articles / Year220

Total Citations2,570

2022

IF5.019

Articles / Year231

Total Citations3,487

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4	150	42
2025	3.6	162	388
2024	3.6	193	1,419
2023	4.1	220	2,570
2022	5.019	231	3,487
2021	4.286	234	5,205
2020	3.496	243	6,325
2019	3.992	304	10,062
2018	4.412	381	13,521
2017	—	320	11,287
2016	—	334	13,197
2015	—	312	16,984

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,256Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1992-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.277

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.12

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,507 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,456

3-Year Documents604

Citable Documents602

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 Rate32.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1

GeneticsQ1

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: 11.1%

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)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2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

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution (acronym: mpe, abbr: MOL. PHYLOGENET. EVOL, ISSN: 1055-7903) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Academic Press Inc. in United States since 1992. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.277 (Q1), an H-index of 188.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 282 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,507 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.