Genealogy

Genealogy is an international, scholarly, peer-reviewed, open access journal devoted to the analysis of genealogical narratives (with applications for family, race/ethnic, gender, migration and science studies) and scholarship that uses genealogical theory and methodologies to examine historical processes. The journal is published quarterly online by MDPI.
  • Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
  • High Visibility: indexed within ScopusESCI (Web of Science), and many other databases.
  • Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 26.3 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 4.7 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2025).
  • Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
Impact Factor: 0.6 (2024); 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.0 (2024)
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Topic in Arts, Genealogy, Histories, Philosophies, Religions
Reimagining Totemism: Mystical Experience, Life Values, and Contemporary Art Practices Topic Editors: Zhilong Yan, Lidija Stojanović, Aixin Zhang
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Special Issue in Genealogy
Forced Migration: New Trajectories, Challenges and Best Practices Guest Editors: Marciana Popescu, Dana Alonzo
Deadline: 25 September 2025
Special Issue in Genealogy
Identity in Flux: Intercultural Conflict and the Dynamics of Belonging Guest Editors: Nikolaos Gogonas, Christina Maligkoudi
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Special Issue in Genealogy
Conspiracy Theories: Genealogies and Political Uses Guest Editor: Marco Solinas
Deadline: 30 October 2025
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