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.
- Offers worldwide coverage focused on low and middle income countries
- Explores medical genetics, epidemiology, genetics in primary care, public health, and other topics
- Presents original research, commentary, case and country reports and more
- No publication charges except for special services (Open Choice, paper offprints, e-offprints, posters etc.)
- Optional Open Choice publication offers authors to have their journal articles made available with full open access in exchange for payment of a basic fee
- Color art is free of charge for print and online publication
Journal information
- Editor-in-Chief
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- Martina C. Cornel
- Publishing model
- Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us
Journal metrics
- 96 days
- Submission to first decision
- 217 days
- Submission to acceptance
- 53,661 (2019)
- Downloads
Latest issue
Latest articles
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Hereditary diseases and child wish: exploring motives, considerations, and the (joint) decision-making process of genetically at-risk couples
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
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Knowledge and perceptions of BRCA1/2 genetic testing and needs of diverse women with a personal or family history of breast cancer in South Florida
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
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Barriers and strategies to integrate medical genetics and primary care in underserved populations: a scoping review
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
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Journal updates
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Announcement: COVID-19 impact on peer review
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
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CALL FOR PAPERS: Special Issue on „Resource Allocation in Genomic Medicine“
Guest Editors: James Buchanan (University of Oxford), Ilias Goranitis (University of Melbourne), Ingrid Slate (University of Oxford)
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The Best of Journal of Community Genetics 2018-2019
We are showcasing the top read and cited articles from Journal of Community Genetics from 2018 and 2019. This collection includes a spectrum of articles covering genetics in primary care, public health aspects of genetics, and ethical, legal, social, and economic issues. It features both original articles and thought-provoking reviews. We hope you enjoy reading this collection.
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About this journal
- Electronic ISSN
- 1868-6001
- Print ISSN
- 1868-310X
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