Overview
The Journal of Community Genetics is an international focal point 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. The multidisciplinary coverage includes medical genetics, epidemiology, genetics in primary care, public health aspects of genetics, and ethical, legal, social, and economic issues. The journal serves as a forum for community genetics worldwide, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. The journal presents original research papers, reviews, short communications, case and country reports, commentaries, news, and correspondence.
- Editor-in-Chief
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- Martina C. Cornel
- Impact factor
- 1.9 (2022)
- 5 year impact factor
- 2.2 (2022)
- Submission to first decision (median)
- 6 days
- Downloads
- 222,005 (2023)
Latest articles
Journal updates
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SDG Collections in JOCG
Find more about how The Journal of Community Genetics supports the UN Sustainable Develpment Goals.
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The Best of Journal of Community Genetics 2021-2022
We are showcasing the top read and cited articles from Journal of Community Genetics from 2021 and 2022. This collection features both original articles and thought-provoking reviews. We hope you enjoy reading this collection.
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CALL FOR PAPERS - Collection on "Global accessibility and applicability of polygenic scores"
Guest Editors: Dr. Daphne Oluwasen Martschenko (Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics), Dr. Sowmiya Moorthie (PHG Foundation, University of Cambridge), Dr. Segun Fatumo, (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine)
Please find details here!
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Special Issue on Rare Diseases
Our new Special Issue on Rare Diseases reflects on the origins of European successes and considers what the future holds for key topics ranging from ERNs to the Genetics clinic of the future
Journal information
- Electronic ISSN
- 1868-6001
- Print ISSN
- 1868-310X
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