Journal of Human Genetics

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Journal of Human Genetics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes research papers, reviews, and commentaries in the field of human genetics. It covers a wide range of topics related to genetic variation, genetic disorders, gene therapy, genomics, population genetics, and evolutionary genetics. The journal aims to provide a platform for scientists to share their latest findings and to contribute to the advancement of human genetics research.

Scope and Topics

The Journal of Human Genetics focuses on various aspects of human genetics, including but not limited to:

• Molecular genetics and bioinformatics
• Clinical genetics and genetic counseling
• Cancer genetics
• Neurogenetics and psychiatric genetics
• Pharmacogenetics and personalized medicine
• Genetic epidemiology and population studies
• Evolutionary genetics and ancient DNA

Publication Details

The journal publishes on a monthly basis and accepts submissions from researchers worldwide. It encourages the submission of original research articles, review articles, short reports, and commentaries. The submission process, peer review, and publication criteria are designed to maintain high scientific standards and integrity.

Editorial Board

The Journal of Human Genetics is overseen by an international editorial board comprising experts in various subfields of human genetics. The board is responsible for ensuring the quality of published articles, guiding the journal's editorial policies, and promoting its development.

Abstracting and Indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in several major databases, making its content widely accessible to researchers and professionals in the field. These databases include:

• PubMed
• Science Citation Index
• Scopus

Impact Factor

The Journal of Human Genetics has an established impact factor, reflecting its relevance and contribution to the field of human genetics. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, serving as an indicator of the journal's academic influence.

Access and Subscription

The journal offers a range of access options, including subscription-based access, open access articles, and institutional access. It aims to reach a broad audience of researchers, clinicians, and professionals interested in human genetics.