| Title | Journal of Molecular Evolution |
| Abbreviation | J. Mol. Evol. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q3) |
| h-index | 140 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 6570 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.818 |
| Impact Score | 1.79 |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Country | United States |
| ISSN | 14321432, 00222844 |
| Best Quartile | Q1 |
| Coverage History | 1971-2025 |
Journal of Molecular Evolution covers experimental and theoretical work aimed at deciphering features of molecular evolution and the processes bearing on these features, from the initial formation of macromolecular systems onward. Topics addressed include the evolution of informational macromolecules and their relation to more complex levels of biological organization, up to populations and taxa. This coverage accommodates such subfields as comparative structural and functional genomics, population genetics, the molecular evolution of development, the evolution of gene regulation and gene interaction networks, and in vitro evolution of DNA and RNA.
Journal of Molecular Evolution is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q3). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Journal of Molecular Evolution is 6570. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.818. 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 140. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.
The ISSN of Journal of Molecular Evolution journal is 14321432, 00222844. 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 Molecular Evolution is cited by a total of 368 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).
The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Molecular Evolution is 1.79, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Molecular Evolution IF is decreased by a factor of 0.08 and approximate percentage change is -4.28% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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.
Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Molecular Evolution is 1.79. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.79 |
| 2023 | 1.87 |
| 2022 | 3.17 |
| 2021 | 3.05 |
| 2020 | 1.92 |
| 2019 | 1.58 |
| 2018 | 1.64 |
| 2017 | 1.94 |
| 2016 | 2.25 |
| 2015 | 1.89 |
| 2014 | 1.52 |
Journal of Molecular Evolution has an h-index of 140. It means 140 articles of this journal have more than 140 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.
The ISSN of Journal of Molecular Evolution is 14321432, 00222844. 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.
The overall rank of Journal of Molecular Evolution is 6570. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.818. 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.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 0.818 |
| 2023 | 0.905 |
| 2022 | 0.836 |
| 2021 | 0.710 |
| 2020 | 0.693 |
| 2019 | 0.591 |
| 2018 | 1.084 |
| 2017 | 0.911 |
| 2016 | 1.182 |
| 2015 | 0.977 |
| 2014 | 0.956 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 6570 |
| 2023 | 5219 |
| 2022 | 5604 |
| 2021 | 6731 |
| 2020 | 7192 |
| 2019 | 8376 |
| 2018 | 3863 |
| 2017 | 4966 |
| 2016 | 3429 |
| 2015 | 4587 |
| 2014 | 4619 |
Journal of Molecular Evolution is published by Springer. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1971-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
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The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Molecular Evolution is J. Mol. Evol.. This abbreviation ('J. Mol. Evol.') 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.
If your research field is/are related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
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.
Journal of Molecular Evolution latest impact IF is 1.79. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.17 (2022) and 1.52 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.06 in the previous 11 years.
The Journal of Molecular Evolution has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.818, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.182 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.591 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Molecular Evolution over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.06.
The latest h-index of the Journal of Molecular Evolution is 140.
The Journal of Molecular Evolution is published by the Springer, with its country of publication being the United States.
The Journal of Molecular Evolution is currently ranked 6570 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 3429 in 2016 and its lowest position of 8376 in 2019.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Molecular Evolution is J. Mol. Evol..
Journal of Molecular Evolution is classified as a journal that the Springer publishes.
The Journal of Molecular Evolution encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The Journal of Molecular Evolution is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14321432, 00222844.
The best quartile for the Journal of Molecular Evolution is Q1 (2024).
The Journal of Molecular Evolution coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1971-2025.
| Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title | Type | Ranking | Publisher | h-index | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revue Francophone des Laboratoires (discontinued) | journal | 23244 | Elsevier Masson s.r.l. | 8 | 0.00 |
| Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting | journal | 1434 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 50 | 10.53 |
| Air and Space Power Journal (discontinued) | journal | 28397 | AU Press | 9 | 0.20 |
| Materials Research | journal | 15597 | Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos | 75 | 1.40 |
| Child and Family Social Work | journal | 8793 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 78 | 2.42 |
| International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems | journal | 17452 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 27 | 1.17 |
| Socialism and Democracy | journal | 27160 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 19 | 0.20 |
| International Journal of Research and Method in Education | journal | 6367 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 41 | 3.31 |
| European Surgery - Acta Chirurgica Austriaca | journal | 18136 | Springer Medizin | 25 | 0.68 |
| Population Review | journal | 19550 | Sociological Demography Press | 15 | 0.59 |
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.79 |
| 2023 | 1.87 |
| 2022 | 3.17 |
| 2021 | 3.05 |
| 2020 | 1.92 |
| 2019 | 1.58 |
| 2018 | 1.64 |
| 2017 | 1.94 |
| 2016 | 2.25 |
| 2015 | 1.89 |
| 2014 | 1.52 |
