Journal profile
Genetics Applications
ISSN 2566-2937 · eISSN 2566-431X · University of Sarajevo, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Genetics Applications: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 12 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Genetics Applications is published by University of Sarajevo, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Genetic diversity and population structure, Genetic Associations and Epidemiology and Forensic and Genetic Research, together about 36.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Genetics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Genetics & Applications (G&A) is the official journal of the University of Sarajevo – Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (www.ingeb.unsa.ba), (http://www.unsa.ba/). It is envisaged as an open-access international journal issued twice a year in print and electronic (online) format, publishing peer-reviewed articles of novel and significant discoveries in the fields of basic and applied genetics. Special issues or supplements may also be produced from time to time upon agreement with the Editorial Board. Topics covered within Genetics & Applications (G&A) include: molecular biology, cytogenetics, plant genetics, animal genetics, human genetics, medical genetics, forensic genetics, population and evolutionary genetics, conservation genetics, genomics and functional genomics, genetic engineering, biotechnology, biotechnological applications ethical, legal, and social implications of genetics and biotechnology and bioinformatics. Authors are encouraged to submit complete, unpublished, original works that are not under review in any other journals. Acceptable papers are those that gather and disseminate fundamental knowledge in all areas of genetics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Kasim BajrovićPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Genetic diversity and population structureBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology13.9%
- Genetic Associations and EpidemiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology12.8%
- Forensic and Genetic ResearchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology9.4%
- Carcinogens and Genotoxicity AssessmentBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.1%
- Genomics and Rare DiseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.1%
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalitiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.4%
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and AnimalsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.4%
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchMedicine3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CAB AbstractsPublisher website
Other: EBSCO, EuroPub, Google Scholar, Global Health database, MIAR, Scilit, Crossref, Index Copernicus
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
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.58OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 151 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 7 | 26 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 50 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 36 |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 | 49 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 27 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | 31 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 30 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication
- 59 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- letterGenetics & Applications publishes five types of manuscripts: Reviews, Research Articles, Short Communications, Notes and Letters.Length not stated
- lettersLetters present early reports, preliminary research findings and survey research. Letters should contain Abstract and Introduction which can be divided into sub…Length not stated
- notesNotes report research results or discoveries, which contain preliminary results of immediate interest, short articles with methodological approach (e.g. mathema…Length not stated
- research articleGenetics & Applications publishes five types of manuscripts: Reviews, Research Articles, Short Communications, Notes and Letters.Length not stated
- reviewGenetics & Applications publishes five types of manuscripts: Reviews, Research Articles, Short Communications, Notes and Letters.Length not stated
- reviewsReview articles should be submitted by the Section Editor’s invitation only. Reviews submitted to G&A should be comprehensive, containing current information on…Length not stated
- short communicationGenetics & Applications publishes five types of manuscripts: Reviews, Research Articles, Short Communications, Notes and Letters.Length not stated
- short communicationsShort communications should report preliminary and new data that should be presented to the scientific community prior to the completion of the full research. S…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, Peer review, Preprints
- Authorship Authorship & Contributorship
Original work not under review elsewhere. Model summary
In accordance with the editorial policies of the Genetics & Applications scientific journal, authorship and contributorship are governed by a structured process. Upon acceptance of a manuscript for publication, authors are required to sign a copyright form as a formal agreement. This document outlines the terms and conditions related to the intellectual property rights associated with the submitte…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of interest
All authors must declare if there is any conflict of interest, financial and personal relationships including employment, consultancies, stock ownership, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. This statement must certify that all authors have seen and approved the manuscript being submitted. The corresponding author is responsible for the submission …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication ethics
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement is based on the “Codes of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines” developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (http://publicationethics.org/resources/code-conduct). The International Standards for Editors and Authors were developed at the 2nd WCRI (see http://publicationethics.org/resources/international-standards-for-editors-and-a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor’s decision is final.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Online First publishing releases electronic version before print. Model summary
Genetics & Applications recognizes the importance of preprints in accelerating the dissemination of research findings. Preprints are defined as versions of scholarly papers that precede formal peer review and publication in traditional scientific journals. Authors submitting manuscripts to Genetics & Applications are strongly encouraged to upload a version of their manuscript as a preprint to reco…
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
- University of Sarajevo, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
- Country or region
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2566-2937
- Electronic ISSN
- 2566-431X
- Society / sponsor
- University of Sarajevo Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 2 (2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Genetics Applications
How long does peer review take at Genetics Applications?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks. 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 Genetics Applications?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Suggested reviewers: Required; Cover letter: Required. 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 Genetics Applications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Genetics Applications is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists CAB Abstracts; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Genetics Applications open access, and what is the APC?
Genetics Applications is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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: .