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.

• 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

• 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)

• Review type: Single-blind
• Time to first decision: ~7 days (median)
• Final decision: ~2.5 months (average)

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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