Journal of Genetic Counseling
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
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Genetics (clinical)
Q2
SJR 2025
0.834
Q2
SJR Score
H-Index
70
Citations / Doc (2yr)
2.72
Total Docs. (latest)
295
Total Citations (3yr)
1,104
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
10597700, 15733599
Coverage
1992-2026
Journal Rank
#6,490
Subject Categories
Genetics (clinical)
Q2
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Genetic Counseling (JOGC), published for the National Society of Genetic Counselors, is a timely, international forum addressing all aspects of the discipline and practice of genetic counseling.
The journal focuses on the critical questions and problems that arise at the interface between rapidly advancing technological developments and the concerns of individuals and communities at genetic risk.
The publication provides genetic counselors, other clinicians and health educators, laboratory geneticists, bioethicists, legal scholars, social scientists, and other researchers with a premier resource on genetic counseling topics in national, international, and cross-national contexts.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 295 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 384 |
| Total Refs. | 12,475 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 1,104 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 369 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 2.72 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 42.29 |
| % Female | 79.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of Genetic Counseling?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Journal of Genetic Counseling has an SJR of 0.834 and is ranked Q2.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Genetic Counseling?
Journal of Genetic Counseling has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.834 and its best quartile is Q2.
What is the H-index of Journal of Genetic Counseling?
The H-index of Journal of Genetic Counseling is 70, meaning 70 of its articles have each been cited at least 70 times.
Is Journal of Genetic Counseling indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Genetic Counseling is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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