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Journal of Genetic Counseling

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

2.15

h-Index

2022-2023

 59

Rank

2022-2023

 4570

SJR

2022-2023

 0.951

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Genetic Counseling
Abbreviation J. Genet. Couns.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Genetics (clinical) (Q2)
h-index 59
Overall Rank/Ranking 4570
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.951
Impact Score 2.15
Publisher Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc.
Country United States
ISSN 10597700, 15733599
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1992-2022




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Genetic Counseling, published for the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Inc., is a timely, international forum addressing all aspects of genetic counseling. The journal focuses on the critical questions and problems that arise at the interface between rapidly advancing technical developments and the concerns of individuals at genetic risk. The publication provides genetic counselors, medical social workers, medical and laboratory geneticists, and other health educators with a premier source of news, information and insight.


About Journal of Genetic Counseling


Journal of Genetic Counseling is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Genetics (clinical) (Q2). It is published by Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Genetic Counseling is 4570. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.951. 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. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 59. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Journal of Genetic Counseling journal is 10597700, 15733599. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Genetic Counseling is cited by a total of 956 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Journal of Genetic Counseling Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Genetic Counseling is 2.15, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Journal of Genetic Counseling IF is decreased by a factor of 0.13 and approximate percentage change is -5.7% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as 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

Journal of Genetic Counseling Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Genetic Counseling is 2.15. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Genetic Counseling. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.15
2021 2.28
2020 1.85
2019 2.19
2018 2.36
2017 1.67
2016 2.10
2015 2.17
2014 1.80

Journal of Genetic Counseling h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Genetic Counseling has an h-index of 59. It means 59 articles of this journal have more than 59 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Genetic Counseling ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Genetic Counseling is 10597700, 15733599. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Genetic Counseling Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Genetic Counseling is 4570. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.951. 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.

SJR of Journal of Genetic Counseling by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.951
2021 0.916
2020 0.867
2019 1.003
2018 0.923
2017 0.761
2016 0.945
2015 0.909
2014 0.707

Ranking of Journal of Genetic Counseling by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4570
2021 4681
2020 5386
2019 4323
2018 4852
2017 6157
2016 4767
2015 5033
2014 6564

Journal of Genetic Counseling Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Genetic Counseling is published by Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1992-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Genetic Counseling is J. Genet. Couns.. This abbreviation ('J. Genet. Couns.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Genetic Counseling


If your research field is/are related to Genetics (clinical) (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

Journal of Genetic Counseling latest impact IF is 2.15. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.36 (2018) and 1.67 (2017), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.06 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The Journal of Genetic Counseling has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.951, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.003 in 2019 and the lowest being 0.707 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Genetic Counseling over the previous 9-year period stands at 2.06.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Genetic Counseling is 59.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The Journal of Genetic Counseling is published by the Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The Journal of Genetic Counseling is currently ranked 4570 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 4323 in 2019 and its lowest position of 6564 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Genetic Counseling is J. Genet. Couns..


Is the "Journal of Genetic Counseling" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Genetic Counseling is classified as a journal that the Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The Journal of Genetic Counseling encompasses the following areas:

  • Genetics (clinical)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The Journal of Genetic Counseling is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10597700, 15733599.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The best quartile for the Journal of Genetic Counseling is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Genetic Counseling?

The Journal of Genetic Counseling coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1992-2022.


Credits and Sources


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



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Genetic Counseling

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.15
2021 2.28
2020 1.85
2019 2.19
2018 2.36
2017 1.67
2016 2.10
2015 2.17
2014 1.80



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