Aims & Scope
The World Journal of Human Genetics (WJOHG) is a peer-reviewed, open-access human genetics journal published by Directive Publications. It publishes original research, reviews, and case reports spanning clinical and medical genetics, genomics, population and evolutionary genetics, and the functional analysis of human genetic variation. The journal serves geneticists, genetic counsellors, clinician-scientists, bioinformaticians, and translational researchers seeking a globally accessible venue for rigorous genetics scholarship.
Core topics include genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and SNP disease-susceptibility analysis, structural and copy-number variation detected by optical genome mapping and whole-genome sequencing, rare disease and congenital malformation genetics, variant interpretation and ACMG classification, gene regulation and enhancer-promoter interactions, and population genetics across diverse and underrepresented cohorts including African populations.
WJOHG welcomes methodological work, meta-analyses, polygenic risk modelling, and molecular epidemiology studies. Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review, and accepted articles are published open access under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 licence with authors retaining copyright.
Each article receives a permanent Crossref DOI and is made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and an OAI-PMH endpoint, ensuring long-term citability and global reach. The journal follows COPE ethical principles and applies article-processing charges on acceptance, with waivers and discounts available.
Subject Coverage
World Journal of Human Genetics welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports across the following core areas:
Research Topics
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Articles
Utility of Optical Genome Mapping for Accurate Detection and Fine-Mapping of Structural Variants in Elusive Rare Diseases
Strong Association of the rs4986790 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) of the TollLike Receptor 4 (Tlr4) Gene With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) Infection: a MetaAnalysis
Molecular Epidemiology of HIV-1 in African Countries: A Comprehensive Overview
Hereditary big vessel disease genetics
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does the World Journal of Human Genetics cover?
WJOHG covers the breadth of human genetics: clinical and medical genetics, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and SNP analysis, structural and copy-number variation, rare and hereditary disease genetics, gene regulation, molecular epidemiology, and population and evolutionary genetics. Both basic-science and translational work are welcome.
Who should read and publish in the World Journal of Human Genetics?
The journal is aimed at human geneticists, clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors, genomic scientists, bioinformaticians, and translational researchers. Authors investigating disease-associated variants, structural variation, population genetics, or functional genomics are encouraged to submit.
How do I submit a manuscript to the World Journal of Human Genetics?
Authors can submit via the journal's submission page on the Directive Publications platform. Review the author guidelines for formatting and ethics requirements, then upload your manuscript. WJOHG accepts original research, reviews, case reports, and editorials in human and medical genetics.
What article types does the World Journal of Human Genetics accept?
WJOHG accepts original research articles, review and systematic-review articles, short communications, case reports (including rare-disease and novel-variant reports), methodology papers, meta-analyses, and editorials addressing the theoretical, methodological, and applied dimensions of human genetics.
Is the World Journal of Human Genetics open access, and what licence is used?
Yes. WJOHG is fully open access. Accepted articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence, so authors retain copyright while readers worldwide can freely access, share, and reuse the work with attribution.
Does the World Journal of Human Genetics use peer review and assign DOIs?
Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review in line with COPE ethical principles. Accepted articles receive a permanent Crossref DOI and are made discoverable through OpenAlex, Google Scholar, and an OAI-PMH endpoint for citability and long-term preservation.
Are there article-processing charges or waivers for the World Journal of Human Genetics?
As an open-access journal, WJOHG applies an article-processing charge on acceptance to sustain publication. Waivers and discounts are available; authors who need fee support should contact the editorial office during or before submission.
Where is the World Journal of Human Genetics indexed and discoverable?
WJOHG content is discoverable through Google Scholar and OpenAlex, and metadata is harvestable via the journal's OAI-PMH endpoint with permanent Crossref DOIs. As a new open-access journal, WJOHG is also working toward additional scholarly indexing, including preparing for DOAJ eligibility.