Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Nature Genetics- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Nature Research

Abbreviation: Nat. Genet.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

13.55

SJR

 15.377

h-Index

 679

Rank

 41

Important Details

Title Nature Genetics
Standard Abbreviation Nat. Genet.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Genetics (Q1)
Impact Score 13.55
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 15.377
h-index 679
Overall Rank 41
Publisher Name Nature Research
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 10614036, 15461718
Coverage and History 1992-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
16316

About Nature Genetics


Nature Genetics is a journal published by Nature Research. This journal covers the area[s] related to Genetics, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1992-2026. The rank of this journal is 41. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 13.55, 679, and 15.377, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 10614036, 15461718.

The best quartile of Nature Genetics is Q1. This journal has received a total of 16316 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Nature Genetics Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Nature Genetics is 13.55. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 13.55

It is decreased by a factor of around 2.53, and the percentage change is -15.73% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a falling trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Nature Genetics Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Nature Genetics is 13.55. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Nature Genetics. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 13.55
2024 16.08
2023 19.88
2022 19.56
2021 24.11
2020 21.18
2019 19.02
2018 18.85
2017 21.75
2016 22.64
2015 24.64
2014 21.19

Nature Genetics h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Nature Genetics is 679. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 679 published articles with more than 679 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Nature Genetics ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Nature Genetics is/are as follows: 10614036, 15461718.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Nature Genetics Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Nature Genetics is ranked 41 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 15.377.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Nature Genetics Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Nature Genetics is Nature Research. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1992-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Nature Genetics is Nat. Genet.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Nat. Genet.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Nature Genetics


If your area of research or discipline is related to Genetics, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Nature Genetics?

The latest impact score of Nature Genetics is 13.55. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Nature Genetics?

The latest h-index of Nature Genetics is 679. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Nature Genetics?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Nature Genetics is 15.377. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Nature Genetics?

The latest ranking of Nature Genetics is 41. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Nature Genetics?

Nature Genetics is published by Nature Research. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Nature Genetics?

This standard abbreviation of Nature Genetics is Nat. Genet..


Is "Nature Genetics" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Nature Genetics is a journal published by Nature Research.


What is the scope of Nature Genetics?

The scope of Nature Genetics is as follows:

  • Genetics

For detailed scope of Nature Genetics, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Nature Genetics?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Nature Genetics is/are as follows: 10614036, 15461718.


What is the best quartile for Nature Genetics?

The best quartile for Nature Genetics is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Nature Genetics?

The coverage history of Nature Genetics is as follows 1992-2026.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Analysis in Theory and Applications Journal Global Science Press 16288 13 0.42
Milan Journal of Mathematics Journal Springer International Publishing 10710 32 0.61
World Englishes Journal John Wiley and Sons Inc 6582 72 2.23
Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine Journal Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine 29605 17 0.06
International Journal of Research and Method in Education Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 4926 48 3.81
Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Conference, CAS Conference And Proceedings Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 25734 16 0.00
East African journal of public health Journal East African Public Health Association 19634 23 0.00
Indian Journal of Rheumatology Journal SAGE Publications Ltd 22935 17 0.40
International Workshop and Tutorials on Electron Devices and Materials, EDM - Proceedings Conference And Proceedings 29031 9 0.00
IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers Journal Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 1525 195 6.81

Check complete list




Nature Genetics Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 13.55
2024 16.08
2023 19.88
2022 19.56
2021 24.11
2020 21.18
2019 19.02
2018 18.85
2017 21.75
2016 22.64
2015 24.64
2014 21.19



Top Journals/Conferences in Genetics

Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Systems Biology and Medicine
John Wiley & Sons Inc. | United States

Human gene therapy methods
Mary Ann Liebert Inc. | United States

Mutation Research - Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis
Elsevier BV | Netherlands

BMC Medical Genetics
BioMed Central Ltd. | United Kingdom

Human gene therapy. Clinical development
Mary Ann Liebert Inc. | United States

Animal Gene
Elsevier BV | Netherlands

Bioscience Horizons
Oxford University Press | United Kingdom

Meta Gene
Elsevier BV | Netherlands

RSC Detection Science
Royal Society of Chemistry | United Kingdom

Genomics Insights
Libertas Academica Ltd. | New Zealand

Genetics Research International
Hindawi Limited | Egypt

Gene Regulation and Systems Biology
Libertas Academica Ltd. | New Zealand

American Laboratory
CompareNetworks Inc | United States

International Journal of Biology and Biomedical Engineering
North Atlantic University Union NAUN | United States

See All