HEREDITY

Heredity (ISSN 0018-067X) is a respected international journal dedicated to the advancement of genetic science, published monthly by Springer Nature in the United Kingdom. As a hybrid journal that is not fully open access, it offers authors the option of open-access publication alongside traditional subscription models. The journal is indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI) and is classified within the Biology category of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal ranking, typically situated in the 3rd or 4th quartile. With a 2022 impact factor of approximately 3.8, Heredity maintains a solid academic reputation for rigorous peer review and high-quality scholarship, despite having a moderate impact factor relative to some top-tier competitors. Its scope encompasses a broad spectrum of genetic research, including evolutionary, population, quantitative, and ecological genetics, as well as genomics, with a particular emphasis on understanding genetic variation in both natural populations and experimental systems. By publishing original research articles and comprehensive reviews, Heredity serves as a reliable and trusted venue for scientists seeking to disseminate significant findings in the field of heredity.