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Nature Genetics

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

16.08

h-Index

2024-2025

 660

Rank

2024-2025

 29

SJR

2024-2025

 16.586

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 Nature Genetics
Abbreviation Nat. Genet.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Genetics (Q1)
h-index 660
Overall Rank/Ranking 29
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 16.586
Impact Score 16.08
Publisher Nature Research
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 10614036, 15461718
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1992-2025




About Nature Genetics


Nature Genetics is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Genetics (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Genetics is 29. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 16.586. 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 660. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Nature Genetics journal is 10614036, 15461718. 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. Nature Genetics is cited by a total of 16352 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Nature Genetics Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Nature Genetics is 16.08, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Nature Genetics IF is decreased by a factor of 3.8 and approximate percentage change is -19.11% 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.

Table Setting

Nature Genetics Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Nature Genetics is 16.08. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Nature Genetics. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
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

Nature Genetics has an h-index of 660. It means 660 articles of this journal have more than 660 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.




Nature Genetics ISSN


The ISSN of Nature Genetics is 10614036, 15461718. 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

Nature Genetics Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Nature Genetics is 29. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 16.586. 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 Nature Genetics by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 16.586
2023 17.3
2022 16.732
2021 16.517
2020 18.861
2019 19.795
2018 21.508
2017 22.243
2016 21.979
2015 24.157
2014 23.980

Ranking of Nature Genetics by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 29
2023 24
2022 21
2021 23
2020 19
2019 16
2018 13
2017 13
2016 12
2015 14
2014 11

Nature Genetics Publisher


Table Setting

Nature Genetics is published by Nature Research. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1992-2025. 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 Nature Genetics is Nat. Genet.. This abbreviation ('Nat. Genet.') 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 Nature Genetics


If your research field is/are related to Genetics (Q1), 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 Nature Genetics?

Nature Genetics latest impact IF is 16.08. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 24.64 (2015) and 16.08 (2024), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 20.81 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Nature Genetics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 16.586, 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 24.157 in 2015 and the lowest being 16.517 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Nature Genetics over the previous 11-year period stands at 20.81.


What's the latest h-index of the Nature Genetics?

The latest h-index of the Nature Genetics is 660.


Who's the publisher of the Nature Genetics?

The Nature Genetics is published by the Nature Research, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Nature Genetics?

The Nature Genetics is currently ranked 29 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 11 in 2014 and its lowest position of 29 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Nature Genetics?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Nature Genetics is Nat. Genet..


Is the "Nature Genetics" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Nature Genetics is classified as a journal that the Nature Research publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Nature Genetics?

The Nature Genetics encompasses the following areas:

  • Genetics

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


What's the ISSN of the Nature Genetics?

The Nature Genetics is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10614036, 15461718.


What's the best quartile of the Nature Genetics?

The best quartile for the Nature Genetics is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Nature Genetics?

The Nature Genetics coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1992-2025.


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 Nature Genetics

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
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



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