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Journal of Medical Genetics

BMJ Publishing Group · United Kingdom

ISSN0022-2593eISSN1468-6244
SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR
96
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (3 more)+18
Total96
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q1 · Scopus CiteScore 7.9. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
1.688
H-Indexi
246
CiteScorei
7.9
SNIPi
1.399
Total Worksi
11,269
Total Citationsi
499,302
2yr Mean Citednessi
2.55
Open Impact Factor alternative
Retractions
9
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

Journal of Medical Genetics (JMG) is a leading international peer-reviewed journal covering original research in human genetics, including reviews of and opinion on the latest developments. Articles cover the molecular basis of human disease including germline cancer genetics, clinical manifestations of genetic disorders, applications of molecular genetics to medical practice and the systematic evaluation of such applications worldwide.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published—
FrequencyMonthly
StatusActive
Total Publications11,269
Publisher OrgBMJ
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
Peer Reviewpeer-reviewed
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate15%
OA License—
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/12 · 58%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
BMJ Publishing Group
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
0022-2593 / 1468-6244
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, PubMed
✅
Peer review process documented?
peer-reviewed
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
117
4.8k
2019
178
4.5k
2020
122
2.5k
2021
116
2k
2022
130
1.3k
2023
131
710
2024
127
172
2025
57
2
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

GeneticsQ1
Genetics (clinical)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Genetics & Heredity

Scopus Categories

GeneticsGenetics (clinical)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalitiesPrenatal Screening and DiagnosticsGenetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersGenomics and Rare DiseasesBRCA gene mutations in cancer

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Medical Genetics

Is Journal of Medical Genetics a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Medical Genetics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Medical Genetics?

Journal of Medical Genetics is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. As an open alternative, its Scopus CiteScore is 7.9.

Is Journal of Medical Genetics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Medical Genetics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Medical Genetics?

Journal of Medical Genetics (JMG) is a leading international peer-reviewed journal covering original research in human genetics, including reviews of and opinion on the latest developments. Articles cover the molecular basis of human disease including germline cancer genetics, clinical manifestations of genetic disorders, applications of molecular genetics to medical practice and the systematic evaluation of such applications worldwide.

What is the acceptance rate of Journal of Medical Genetics?

Journal of Medical Genetics lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 15%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref