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Twin Research and Human Genetics

Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1978

ISSN1839-2628
SJR Q3WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
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.

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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JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date.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 Q3. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

📊 Standing in its field
Where this journal ranks among others in the same subject area.
Q3
SJR · Scopus
Top 75% in field
Clarivate’s JCR quartile is a separate ranking and may differ
SJR Scorei
0.385
H-Indexi
97
SNIPi
0.409
Total Worksi
2,771
Total Citationsi
47,850
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.88
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Twin Research and Human Genetics is a leading international journal that publishes original research on the genetics of twins and other multiple births, as well as on the genetic and environmental influences on human traits and diseases. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including behavioral genetics, quantitative genetics, molecular genetics, and epidemiology. It is an essential resource for researchers in genetics, psychology, medicine, and public health.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1978
FrequencyBimonthly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,771
Publisher OrgCambridge University Press
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind peer review
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/11 · 64%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Cambridge University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1839-2628
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

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

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
127
3k
2019
87
539
2020
59
249
2021
39
139
2022
51
185
2023
46
91
2024
63
48
2025
47
5
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.

Obstetrics and GynecologyQ3
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ3
Genetics (clinical)Q4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Genetics & HeredityObstetrics & Gynecology

Scopus Categories

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthObstetrics and GynecologyGenetics (clinical)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin PregnancyCognitive Abilities and TestingBirth, Development, and HealthGenetic Associations and EpidemiologyChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentPrenatal Screening and DiagnosticsDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesDemographic Trends and Gender PreferencesPregnancy and preeclampsia studiesHealth, Environment, Cognitive Aging

Frequently asked questions about Twin Research and Human Genetics

Is Twin Research and Human Genetics a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Twin Research and Human Genetics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Twin Research and Human Genetics?

Twin Research and Human 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. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.88.

Is Twin Research and Human Genetics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Twin Research and Human Genetics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Twin Research and Human Genetics?

Twin Research and Human Genetics is a leading international journal that publishes original research on the genetics of twins and other multiple births, as well as on the genetic and environmental influences on human traits and diseases. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including behavioral genetics, quantitative genetics, molecular genetics, and epidemiology. It is an essential resource for researchers in genetics, psychology, medicine, and public health.

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