Journal profile · GENETICS & HEREDITY
Current Genetic Medicine Reports
ISSN 2167-4876
Current Genetic Medicine Reports: CAS Zone 4 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1 (journal website); subscription journal; APC about USD 4,090; median 171 days to acceptance (51 articles, last 24 months); 19 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Current Genetic Medicine Reports is in Zone 4 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Genomics and Rare Diseases, BRCA gene mutations in cancer and Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, together about 32.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Genetics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Current Genetic Medicine Reports publishes research across the full range of disciplines related to genetic medicine. Coverage spans the subject, including topics such as (but not limited to): cancer genetics, cardiovascular genetics, clinical genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genetic counselling and clinical testing, genomics, neurogenetics/psychiatric genetics, pharmacogenomics, and reproductive genetics/developmental genealogy. Studies advancing our knowledge of genetic variation in different ancestry groups to improve healthcare equality are also highly appreciated. Current Genetic Medicine Reports elucidates diagnosis, management, susceptibility, therapeutic and biological mechanism implications relevant to the role of genetics in health and disease. Current Genetic Medicine Reports is a sound science journal; our editorial process does not judge on significance. We will consider valid research including negative and positive results, as well as shorter and longer communications. The journal publishes research articles, reviews, brief reports, case reports and correspondence articles. This is a hybrid journal; authors of accepted submissions can choose to publish via the traditional publishing model (i.e. ‘subscription’, at no cost), or Open Access (the author/s or funder/s pay an Article Processing Charge (APC)). You may be eligible for open access costs to be covered by your institution via an Open Access agreement.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): GENETICS & HEREDITY
Editor-in-chief Una FairbrotherPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Genomics and Rare DiseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology14.8%
- BRCA gene mutations in cancerBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology9.1%
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalitiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.6%
- Genetic Associations and EpidemiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.4%
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatmentsMedicine5.4%
- Prenatal Screening and DiagnosticsMedicine4.8%
- Cancer Genomics and DiagnosticsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.3%
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Genetics & Heredity | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCILetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic ScholarPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 34OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 90OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.38OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 4.55%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 19LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 70,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 263 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 19 | 1 | 16 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 55 |
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 115 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
171 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 126 days – 247 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 15 days (58 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 209 days
- Sample
- 51 articles with submission and acceptance dates (53 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 14 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,090 / EUR 3,090 / GBP 2,690 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted12
- brief reportCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
- case reportCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
- commentaryCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
- correspondenceCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
- editorialSingle-blind peer review This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. Editorial Procedure—additional information Where collections are handled by Gu…Length not stated
- matters arisingMatters Arising articles are formal post-publication scientific commentaries on papers published in the journal that can include either challenges or clarificat…Length not stated
- original researchCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
- researchThe Research article type denotes a complete, comprehensive report of original research.Length not stated
- research articleCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
- reviewCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
- review articleCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
- surveyCurrent Genetic Medicine Reports welcomes Research, Review, Brief Report, Case Report, Correspondence, and Matters Arising article types. There are no restricti…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Originality Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of interest
Authors must indicate whether or not they have a financial relationship with the organization that sponsored the research. This note should be added in a separate section before the reference list. If no conflict exists, authors should state: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Research data Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical standards
Competing interests Model summary
Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a statement to the effect that all human and animal studies have been approved by the appropriate ethics committee and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its later amendments. It should also be stated clearly in the text that all persons gave their informed conse…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Current Genetic Medicine Reports, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review type Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is "any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes". The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- ISSN
- 2167-4876
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Current Genetic Medicine Reports
What CAS zone is Current Genetic Medicine Reports in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Current Genetic Medicine Reports is in Zone 4 of Biology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Genetics & Heredity. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Current Genetic Medicine Reports?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 34.
How long does peer review take at Current Genetic Medicine Reports?
Based on the dates recorded on 51 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 171 days (interquartile range 126–247 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Current Genetic Medicine Reports?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index Current Genetic Medicine Reports?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Current Genetic Medicine Reports is indexed in ESCI.
Is Current Genetic Medicine Reports open access, and what is the APC?
Current Genetic Medicine Reports is a subscription journal. APC about USD 4,090.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .