01Impact factor
Impact factor of Human Heredity (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Human Heredity published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Genetics & Heredityrank 179 of 197 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Human Heredity
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Human Heredity is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
Open access (listed in DOAJ).
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02Indexing
Indexing of Human Heredity
- ISSN
- 0001-5652
- eISSN
- 1423-0062
- Publisher
- Karger Publishers all its journals →
- Subjects
- Genetics & Heredity
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
- Web of Science Master Journal List
- SCImago Journal Rank
- ISSN Portal (ISSN 0001-5652)
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
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03How to submit
How to submit to Human Heredity
- Read the guide for authors. It sets the article types, word limit, reference style and file format that Human Heredity accepts. You find it on the official website of the journal, usually under "For authors" or "Submit".
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04Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Human Heredity
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Genetics & Heredity journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Human Heredity when the 191 journals of Genetics & Heredity in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | Mitochondrial DNA Part B | 0.84 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 176 | Genetics Research | 0.83 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 177 | Journal of Neurogenetics | 0.82 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 178 | Molecular Genetics and Metabolism | 0.77 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 180 | Genetics. | 0.68 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 181 | Molecular Syndromology | 0.61 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 182 | Russian Journal of Genetics | 0.60 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 183 | CYTOLOGIA | 0.56 | SCIE | Some open access |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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06Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Human Heredity?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Human Heredity is 0.68: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 0.68 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Human Heredity?
The h-index of Human Heredity is 93 (October 2026): 93 of its papers have each been cited at least 93 times. Its i10-index is 1,726.
What is the quartile of Human Heredity?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Human Heredity is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Human Heredity indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Human Heredity appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Human Heredity an SCIE journal?
Yes. Human Heredity is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Human Heredity in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Human Heredity is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does Human Heredity offer an APC waiver?
Human Heredity follows the policy of Karger: waiver or discount for low and lower-middle income countries; percentages are not published. Only the corresponding author's affiliation counts. Co-authors from other countries do not change the waiver. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
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