Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Biochemical Genetics – Critical Review ====== **Publisher**: [[Springer]] **Established**: 1967 **Frequency**: Bimonthly **ISSN**: 0006-2928 (print) / 1573-4927 (online) **Scope**: Biochemical foundations of genome structure, expression, and function, including human/animal/plant genetics, evolution, molecular diagnostics, and applied genomics. ===== 🎯 Focus and Aims ===== * Integrative studies in **biochemical genetics**, including **genomics**, **phylogenetics**, **proteomics**, and **evolutionary biology** * Encourages **methodology papers**, **systematic reviews**, and **meta-analyses** * Accepts research on **human disorders**, **conservation biology**, and **applied molecular techniques** ===== 📊 Journal Metrics ===== * **Impact Factor (2024)**: ~2.06 * **5-year IF**: ~1.8 * **SCImago SJR**: 0.515 (Q2 in Ecology/Evolution; Q3 in Biochemistry/Genetics) * **h-index**: ~48 * **Trend**: ↓ Decreasing IF since 2022 (antes ~2.9) ===== 🧪 Peer Review and Submission ===== * **Review type**: Single-blind * **Time to first decision**: ~7 days (median) * **Final decision**: ~2.5 months (average) ===== ✅ Strengths ===== * Multidisciplinary and **broad scope** * **Rapid initial decision**, suitable for researchers needing fast feedback * Open to **systematic reviews** and new **techniques** * Good venue for **hypothesis-driven** or **mid-scope genetic studies** ===== ⚠️ Limitations ===== * **Moderate impact factor** – not ideal for high-impact or groundbreaking studies * **Low specificity in audience** – may dilute niche visibility * **Trending downward** in visibility and citations ===== 🔍 Comparison with Leading Journals ===== ^ Journal ^ Impact Factor ^ Focus ^ Review Speed ^ Recommendation ^ | *Annual Review of Genetics* | ~8.7 | High-level reviews only | Slow | ✨ For maximal prestige | | *Critical Reviews in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology* | ~6.5 | Focused, deep reviews | Moderate | 🧠 Deep dives, tough acceptance | | **Biochemical Genetics** | ~2.0 | Mid-level, broad scope | Fast | 👍 Fast publication, accessible | ===== 📝 Submission Tips ===== * Destaca el **valor metodológico**, **diseño riguroso**, o análisis sistemático * Evita estudios descriptivos de interés local * Revisa la estructura y fortalece el marco conceptual – se valora aplicabilidad general ===== 📌 Final Assessment ===== **Biochemical Genetics** es un journal reputado de nivel medio (Q2–Q3) adecuado para estudios bien diseñados, revisiones metodológicas y trabajos con alcance técnico. No es el destino ideal para obtener máxima visibilidad o prestigio, pero sí una excelente opción para difusión rápida y revisiones sistemáticas o técnicas. ---- [[https://link.springer.com/journal/10528|🔗 Página oficial del journal (Springer)]] biochemical_genetics_journal.txt Last modified: 2025/07/06 12:16by administrador