Journal of Community Genetics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Community Genetics is an international forum for research in the ever-expanding field of community genetics, the art and science of applying medical genetics to human communities for the benefit of their individuals.

Community genetics comprises all activities which identify persons at increased genetic risk and has an interest in assessing this risk, in order to enable those at risk to make informed decisions.

Community genetics services thus encompass such activities as genetic screening, registration of genetic conditions in the population, routine preconceptional and prenatal genetic consultations, public education on genetic issues, and public debate on related ethical issues.

The Journal of Community Genetics has a multidisciplinary scope.

It covers medical genetics, epidemiology, genetics in primary care, public health aspects of genetics, and ethical, legal, social and economic issues.

Its intention is to serve as a forum for community genetics worldwide, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.626

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9237

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	427

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Consanguineous marriages

  Citation: 316

  Authors: Hanan

• Diversity and inclusion in genomic research: why the uneven progress?

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Amy R., Shawneequa, Charles N.

• Prevalence of β-thalassemia and other haemoglobinopathies in six cities in India: a multicentre study

  Citation: 171

  Authors: D., R. B., A. C., R. Z., D. C., J., S. K., U., M., S., R. P., S., C., L., R., D. K., V.

• New literacy challenge for the twenty-first century: genetic knowledge is poor even among well educated

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Robert, Maxim, Fatos, Ilya, Emily, Yulia

• Epidemiological profile of common haemoglobinopathies in Arab countries

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Hanan A., Nasir A. S.

• Where are you going, where have you been: a recent history of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing market

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Pascal, Martina C., Heidi C.

• Consanguinity, endogamy, and genetic disorders in Tunisia

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Nizar, Nissaf, Lilia, Rym, Ibtissem, Yosra, Imen, Wafa, Sonia, Faten, Khaled, Sana, Welid, Hela, Leila, Abdelmajid, Neji, Marie-Françoise, Salem, Ahlem, Mourad, Saida, Koussay, Sonia

• Engaging diverse populations about biospecimen donation for cancer research

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Julie H. T., Elisa M., John S., Deborah O., Cathy D., Moon S.

• Genetic services and testing in Brazil

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Dafne Dain Gandelman, Victor Evangelista, Sulamis, Antonia Paula

• Legislation of direct-to-consumer genetic testing in Europe: a fragmented regulatory landscape

  Citation: 69

  Authors: L., H. C., S., E., M., M., R., J., J., P., L., H., A., A., L., E., C. M., J., A., S., K. H., D., T., T., P.

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