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Q2Heredity
About Heredity
About Heredity
Heredity is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Springer Nature (Switzerland). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1947-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0018-067X, 1365-2540; H-index 146.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (146): Exceptionally high — 146 articles have each been cited at least 146 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Heredity
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Heredity?
0018-067X, 1365-2540.
Who publishes Heredity?
Springer Nature.
What are Heredity's metrics?
H-index 146.
Where do I submit to Heredity?
Via the official website.
Is Heredity peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Genetic diversity and population structure; Plant and animal studies; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Chromosomal and Genetic Variations; Evolution and Genetic Dynamics.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
2,690.00 USD; 3,990.00 EUR
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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