About Journal of Medical Genetics
Aims and scope
Journal of Medical Genetics is a leading international publication covering original research in human genetics, including reviews of and opinion on the latest developments. Articles cover the genetic basis of human disease including germline cancer genetics, the clinical manifestations of genetic disorders, applications of molecular genetics to medical practice and the systematic evaluation of such applications. Each edition includes original articles, short reports, review articles, hypothesis articles, book reviews, online mutation reports and e-letters where readers are invited to comment on material published in the journal. With Editorial Board members from all around the world (including the US, Canada, Europe, Australasia and the Far East), JMG strives to represent and, more importantly, to participate in the shaping of trends and opinions in human genetics research worldwide.
Ownership
Journal of Medical Genetics is owned by the BMJ Group.
Journal statistics
| Acceptance rate | 10% for original articles submitted in 2011 |
|---|---|
| Time from submission to first decision | 40 days |
| Time from acceptance to publication |
19 days (online) 3 months (print) |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Impact factor | 7.037 |
| Indexed by | Index Medicus (Medline), ISI Current Contents (Web of Science), Excerpta Medica (Embase) |
| Launch date | 1964 |
| ISSN of JMG | 0022-2593 |
| ISSN of JMG Online | 1468-6244 |
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Affiliations
The BMJ Publishing Group is a founding member of COPE (the Committee on Publication Ethics), which provides a forum for publishers and Editors of scientific journals to discuss
issues relating to the integrity of the work submitted to or published in their journals.
The EQUATOR Network is an international initiative that seeks to improve the value of medical research literature by promoting accurate, transparent
reporting of research studies. The BMJ Group is a sponsor of its activities.
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