Sexual Development

Aims & Scope

Recent discoveries in experimental and clinical research have led to impressive advances in our knowledge of the ­genetic and environmental mechanisms governing sex determination and differentiation, their evolution as well as the mutations or endocrine and metabolic abnormalities that interfere with normal gonadal development.

Sexual Development provides a unique forum for this rapidly expanding field.

Its broad scope covers all ­aspects of genetics, molecular biology, embryology, endocrinology, evolution and path­ology of sex determination and differentiation in humans and animals.

It publishes high-quality original research manuscripts, review articles, short reports, case reports and commentaries.

An internationally renowned and multidisciplinary editorial team of three chief editors, ten prominent scientists serving as section editors, and a distinguished panel of editorial board members ensures fast and author-friendly editorial processing and peer reviewing.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.871

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5991

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	276

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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
• Medline

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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.

• Environmental Effects on Fish Sex Determination and Differentiation

  Citation: 250

  Authors: J.F., H., E.

• Diversity and Plasticity of Sex Determination and Differentiation in Fishes

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Y., Y., M.

• Temperature-Dependent Sex Determination and Contemporary Climate Change

  Citation: 194

  Authors: N.J., F.J.

• Genetics of Sex Determination in Tilapiine Species

  Citation: 184

  Authors: A., B.-Y., N., C., G., M., A., J.-F., H., D.J., E., J.-P., E., A., T.D.

• The Genetic and Environmental Factors Underlying Hypospadias

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Aurore, Katie L., Andrew, Yves, Andrew H.

• Molecular Genetics of Müllerian Duct Formation, Regression and Differentiation

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Rachel D., Richard R.

• Sex Chromosomes and Sex Determination in Lepidoptera

  Citation: 167

  Authors: W., K., F.

• Governing Sex Determination in Fish: Regulatory Putsches and Ephemeral Dictators

  Citation: 161

  Authors: J.-N., I., M., M.

• Evolutionary Perspectives on Hermaphroditism in Fishes

  Citation: 160

  Authors: J.C., J.E.

• Evolutionary Diversity and Turn-Over of Sex Determination in Teleost Fishes

  Citation: 157

  Authors: J.E., J.C.

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