Molecular Human Reproduction

Aims & Scope

MHR publishes papers addressing the physiological, cellular, endocrinological, molecular, genetic or epigenetic aspects of reproductive science.

This includes, but is not limited to, embryo development; fertilization; gametogenesis; gonad function implantation; pregnancy; and reproductive tract physiology.

We publish original research articles, reviews and correspondence.

Original research articles must show how they advance the field, with novelty and scientific rigor being the two most important criteria for publication.

Advances should increase biological understanding or have diagnostic or therapeutic potential.

We encourage research articles using animal models in addition to human studies.

Interdisciplinary approaches are particularly welcome.

We favour mechanistic papers that test a hypothesis.

Clinical studies will be considered but observational clinical studies are more appropriate for submission to Human Reproduction.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.203

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	142

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3532

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	667

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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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and 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.

• On the possible origins of DNA damage in human spermatozoa

  Citation: 433

  Authors: R.J., G.N.

• Mitochondrial DNA content affects the fertilizability of human oocytes

  Citation: 413

  Authors: P., P., M-F., C.J., M., F., P., Y.

• Function of sperm chromatin structural elements in fertilization and development

  Citation: 301

  Authors: W. S.

• Which follicles make the most anti-Mullerian hormone in humans? Evidence for an abrupt decline in AMH production at the time of follicle selection

  Citation: 301

  Authors: J. V., R. A., T. W., S. L., S. G., K., N., B. K., C.

• Abnormal methylation of imprinted genes in human sperm is associated with oligozoospermia

  Citation: 297

  Authors: C.J., P., B., F., S., A., M.

• Adult stem cells in the endometrium

  Citation: 289

  Authors: C. E., H.

• The expression profile of C19MC microRNAs in primary human trophoblast cells and exosomes

  Citation: 283

  Authors: R. B., J. F., T., C. A., D. B., A. E., Y.

• Novel pathways for implantation and establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in mammals

  Citation: 283

  Authors: F. W., G., T. E., G. A., R. C., K.

• A comparison of baseline and induced DNA damage in human spermatozoa from fertile and infertile men, using a modified comet assay

  Citation: 277

  Authors: Ciara M., Sheena E.M., Valerie J., W.

• Metaphase II oocytes from human unilaminar follicles grown in a multi-step culture system

  Citation: 261

  Authors: M, D F, W H B, R A, E E

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