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Twin Research and Human Genetics

Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1978

ISSN1839-2628
SJR Q3WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
37
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q3+12
Total37
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.372
H-Index
97
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.409
Total Works
2,771
Total Citations
47,850
2yr Mean Citedness
0.88
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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.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

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
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
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?
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
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
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

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