HUMAN HEREDITY

Human Heredity is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing the field of human genetics, published quarterly by Karger in Basel, Switzerland, under the ISSN 0001-5652. The journal encompasses a broad spectrum of research topics, including population genetics, genetic epidemiology, molecular genetics, and the analysis of genetic variations and gene-disease associations. As an SCI-indexed publication, it maintains a steady impact factor of approximately 1.0, reflecting its established position within the specialized genetics community, although it does not hold a specific classification in the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal ranking system. Operating on a hybrid access model rather than full open access, Human Heredity serves a niche but highly specialized audience of researchers and clinicians. While its moderate impact factor may limit its visibility in highly competitive high-impact venues, the journal offers a reliable and low-risk platform for publishing solid, conventional genetic studies that contribute meaningfully to the understanding of human hereditary traits and diseases.