New Genetics and Society
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Aims & Scope
New Genetics and Society: Critical Studies of Contemporary Biosciences is a world-leading journal which: -Provides a focus for interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary, leading-edge social science research on the new genetics and related biosciences; -Publishes theoretical and empirical contributions reflecting its multi-faceted development; -Provides an international platform for critical reflection and debate; -Is an invaluable research resource for the many related professions, including health, medicine and the law, wishing to keep abreast of fast changing developments in contemporary biosciences. New Genetics and Society publishes papers on the social aspects of the new genetics (widely defined), including gene editing, genomics, proteomics, epigenetics and systems biology; and the rapidly developing biosciences such as biomedical and reproductive therapies and technologies, xenotransplantation, stem cell research and neuroscience. Our focus is on developing a better understanding of the social, legal, ethical and policy aspects, including their local and global management and organisation.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
GENETICS & HEREDITY
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
SOCIAL ISSUES
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
GENETICS & HEREDITY
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
SOCIAL ISSUES
SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisNew Genetics and Society (acronym: cngs, abbr: NEW GENET SOC, ISSN: 1463-6778) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Routledge in England since 1999. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.334 (Q3), an H-index of 45.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Tri-annual, an annual output of approximately 16 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,956 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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