Impact Factor
3.15
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.97
657 total citations
h5-index
27
h5 depth signal
Cited share
71.5%
243 of 340
Total citations
657
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.44
External metric anchor
Self-citation
27.4%
180 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,098
Canada
158
Australia
108
United Kingdom
98
Netherlands
32
Citing Fields of Research
Genetics & Genomics
1,191
Cytogenetics
254
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
211
Patient Care
123
Psychiatry & Psychology
98
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,122
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
340
243 cited publications
Last 12 months
178
14.8 publications/month
Open access share
51.7%
92 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,098 citing publications
Leading citing field
Genetics & Genomics
1,191 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v13n1, Feb. 2004-
v13n1, Feb. 2004-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Genetics & Genomics
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
National Society of Genetic Counselors (U.S.)
Broad Categories
Genetics, Medical
Genetics & Genomics
MeSH Descriptors
Genetic Counseling
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70301
Open DOI
Serving Those Who Serve: A North American Study of Genetic Counselors' Awareness of Resources for Military Families
Military families constitute a significant segment of the United States population and receive medical care domestically and internationally. Although existing resources address their unique needs, limited research has explored genetic c...
02
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70307
Open DOI
Ethical Dilemmas in Predictive Testing for Monozygotic Twins With Hereditary ALS : A Clinical Case Report
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder typically presenting in midlife and leading to death within 2–5 years of onset. Pathogenic SOD1 variants, inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, account ...
03
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70302
Open DOI
Position Statement on the Regulation of Genetic Counselors in Canada on Behalf of National and Provincial Genetic Counselor Organizations
Genetic Counselors (GCs) are an integral part of the Canadian health system across clinics, laboratories, and industry. Although most GCs meet educational and certification standards required by professional organizations and workplaces,...
04
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70297
Open DOI
Maintaining Quality of Genetic Counseling Services While Maximizing Efficiency: Protocol for the GC ‐ PRO Intervention Stepped‐Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial
The rapid integration of genomic medicine into clinical care has created an unprecedented demand for genetic counseling (GC) services. Attempts to streamline care have involved integration of GC assistants, group counseling sessions, and...
05
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70306
Open DOI
Child With β‐Thalassemia Major Born Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the Mother: A Case Supporting the Expansion of Genetic Counseling Services in Lebanon and the Middle East
We present a case of a woman who underwent a successful bone marrow transplant for beta‐thalassemia major and later gave birth to a child who is compound heterozygous with HBB c.93‐21G>A and HBB c.316‐106C>G mutations to illustrate the c...
06
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70303
Open DOI
Needs, Challenges, and Opportunities for Genetic Counselors in Vietnam: A Qualitative Interview Study With Healthcare Leaders and Genetics Professionals
In Vietnam, access to genetic testing has expanded rapidly, but the genetic counseling needed to translate genetic testing results into informed healthcare decisions remains limited. Currently, genetic counseling is provided by physician...
07
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70298
Open DOI
A Qualitative Study of Parental Decision‐Making Following a Prenatal Diagnosis of Turner Syndrome: “How Serious Is This?”
A prenatal diagnosis of Turner syndrome (TS) presents expectant parents with complex and emotionally demanding decisions under conditions of uncertainty. However, there is limited insight into how parents interpret and integrate medical ...
08
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70291
Open DOI
The Psychosocial Impact of Receiving Whole Genome and Whole Exome Sequencing Results in Adults: A Systematic Review
The expanding use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) and whole exome sequencing (WES) underscores the need to better understand the psychosocial impact of receiving a broader range of potential results than those generated by other types o...
09
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70296
Open DOI
Artificial Intelligence‐Based Chatbots in Genetic Counseling Practice: Current Uptake, Utilization, and Perspectives
AI‐driven chatbots have been utilized in healthcare to automate administrative tasks, improve patient education, and expand access to medical information; however, their role in genetic counseling remains underexplored. To investigate th...
10
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.70295
Open DOI
Teaching Cell and Gene Therapy in Genetic Counseling Programs: Survey Findings and Suggested Practical Resources for Integration
As cell and gene therapies (CGTs) advance through clinical trials into clinical practice, it becomes increasingly important for genetic counselors (GCs) to understand these therapeutics to discuss them with patients. Despite the apparent...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.
Published for the National Society of Genetic Counselors.