Journal profile · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Genetics
Gene Reports
ISSN 2452-0144 · Elsevier
Gene Reports: CAS Zone 4 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,860; review about 93 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 292 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Gene Reports is published by Elsevier and 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 MicroRNA in disease regulation, Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research and Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, together about 29.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Gene Reports publishes research that advances understanding of genes and gene systems across all biological systems, including prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses. The journal provides a forum for studies that contribute to the discovery, characterization, and functional interpretation of genes and genetic elements and their roles in biological processes, phenotypes, and diseases.The journal publishes original research articles, short communications, methods papers, resource reports, and reviews that provide new insights or valuable data relevant to gene and genome research.Topics considered for publication span diverse areas of molecular biology, genetics, and genomics, including but not limited toMolecular genetics and gene biology, including gene structure, regulation, expression, and function, as well as engineered and synthetic genetic systemsGenome biology and genomics, including genome organization, chromatin architecture, comparative genomics, pangenomics, and genomore evolutionGenetic variation, populations, and evolution, including population genetics, evolutionary genetics, and studies of genetic variation and diversity across organismsGenes in biological processes and disease, including signaling pathways, cellular and physiological responses, and molecular mechanisms underlying human and organismal diseaseFunctional genomics and integrative approaches, including studies combining transcriptomic, epigenetic, proteomic, or other large-scale data with biological interpretationComputational and statistical approaches to gene and genome analysis, including studies using machine learning, provided they are supported by experimental validation or yield clear biological insightSubmissions may involve any biological system and may range from studies of individual genes and regulatory elements to analyses of pathways, networks, and genome-scale datasets. In addition to hypothesis-driven research, Gene Reports also considers descriptive, confirmatory, and resource-generating studies when they offer sound data and contribute useful knowledge or reference resources to the genetics community.Gene Reports is a companion journal to Gene and a member of the Gene Family, including Human Gene and Plant Gene, providing a broad and inclusive forum for research that expands knowledge of genes, genetic variation, and gene function across biological systems.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Genetics
Editor-in-chief Jose Eirin-LopezPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 15%); most named United States 15, Mainland China 8, India 6, Australia 3, Indonesia 3 (54 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- MicroRNA in disease regulationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology10.4%
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms researchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology10.1%
- Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.9%
- RNA modifications and cancerBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.1%
- Circular RNAs in diseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.3%
- Genomics and Phylogenetic StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.7%
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensingBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.5%
- Epigenetics and DNA MethylationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4%
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
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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)
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- h-index
- 37OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 347OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.15OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 6.85%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 281LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,624 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 229 | 31 | 30 |
| 2025 | 292 | 27 | 262 |
| 2024 | 249 | 28 | 597 |
| 2023 | 136 | 14 | 376 |
| 2022 | 258 | 37 | 1,289 |
| 2021 | 455 | 49 | 2,752 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
93 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 43 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 93 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,860 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,470 / JPY 383,250 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- case reportFor case reports you are required to follow CARE guidelines and provide the CARE checklist at manuscript submission.Read the CARE guidelinesFollow the CARE chec…Length not stated
- letters to the editorAre pertinent to material published in Gene or that discuss problems of general interest are selected for publication.Length not stated
- methodological papersConsidered only if they are of general importance with considerable original and useful information.Length not stated
- research papersFull-length hypothesis-driven research articles, including thorough experimentation and robust data-driven conclusions.Length not stated
- review articlesGenerally solicited by the Editors of the journal. However, prospective authors interested in contributing such a paper are invited to contact the Editor-in-Chi…Length not stated
- short communicationBrief articles that make a specific well-documented scientific point. Short communications briefly report on original scientific observations that are either li…figures and tables ≤ 4
- short communicationsBrief articles that make a specific well-documented scientific point.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Follows Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options available Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 2452-0144
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Gene Reports
What CAS zone is Gene Reports in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Gene 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 Gene Reports?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.2; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2, h-index 37.
How long does peer review take at Gene Reports?
The publisher reports about 93 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Gene Reports?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Author–date; Highlights: 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Gene Reports based?
Of the 54 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (15), Mainland China (8) and India (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Gene Reports?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Gene Reports is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Gene Reports open access, and what is the APC?
Gene Reports is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,860.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .