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Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #11,835Hybrid

Mutation Research-Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis

Acronym:mut
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Abbreviation (ISO):MUTAT RES-FUND MOL M
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Identifier (ISSN):0027-5107(Print)/1879-2871(Online)
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Publisher:Elsevier
Clarivate IF (2026)
2.4↑ +0.5
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Mutation Research-Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis

WoS Q3
12452.420182.0120192.4620202.4320213.1520222.320231.520241.920252.42026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):2.4
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3
0.503
#11,835

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
179

179 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3
Self-Citation Rate0%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
18articles/year
13.41% Gold OA•96.15% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Mutation Research (MR) provides a platform for publishing all aspects of DNA mutations and epimutations, from basic evolutionary aspects to translational applications in genetic and epigenetic diagnostics and therapy. Mutations are defined as all possible alterations in DNA sequence and sequence organization, from point mutations to genome structural variation, chromosomal aberrations and aneuploidy. Epimutations are defined as alterations in the epigenome, i.e., changes in DNA methylation, histone modification and small regulatory RNAs. MR publishes articles in the following areas: Of special interest are basic mechanisms through which DNA damage and mutations impact development and differentiation, stem cell biology and cell fate in general, including various forms of cell death and cellular senescence. The study of genome instability in human molecular epidemiology and in relation to complex phenotypes, such as human disease, is considered a growing area of importance. Mechanisms of (epi)mutation induction, for example, during DNA repair, replication or recombination; novel methods of (epi)mutation detection, with a focus on ultra-high-throughput sequencing. Landscape of somatic mutations and epimutations in cancer and aging. Role of de novo mutations in human disease and aging; mutations in population genomics. Interactions between mutations and epimutations. The role of epimutations in chromatin structure and function. Mitochondrial DNA mutations and their consequences in terms of human disease and aging. Novel ways to generate mutations and epimutations in cell lines and animal models.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Biology89.9%Chemistry87.5%Genetics85.2%Biochemistry82.6%Gene68.9%Medicine59.3%Internal medicine46.8%DNA45.8%Organic chemistry41.7%Molecular biology40.3%Physics34.7%Mutant26.6%Mutation24.3%DNA damage20.1%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Q3
Rank122/180
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Q3
Rank107/192
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

TOXICOLOGY

Q3
Rank74/106
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Q3
Rank113/180
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Q3
Rank119/192
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

TOXICOLOGY

Q4
Rank80/106
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

21 year
2026Latest
IF2.4
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2025
IF1.9
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2024
IF1.5
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2023
IF2.3
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2022
IF3.151
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #11,835Scopus Q3SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1964-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyEnvironmental Science
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3
0.503

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3
Citations / Doc (2 years)
2.15

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,000 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations160
3-Year Documents78
Citable Documents78

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 Rate38.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

GeneticsQ3
Health, Toxicology and MutagenesisQ3
Molecular BiologyQ3
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):
4区 (Zone 4)Medicine
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3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

Mutation Research-Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis (acronym: mut, abbr: MUTAT RES-FUND MOL M, ISSN: 0027-5107) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Elsevier in Netherlands since 1964. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.503 (Q3), an H-index of 179.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 18 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,000 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Monthly
Founding Year
1964
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, PO BOX 211, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 1000 AE

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Database Updated: 2026-10-16