AMBIO Journal Citation Rate 2026
0044-7447
eISSN 1654-7209
Springer Science+Business Media
SE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About AMBIO
AMBIO (A) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management and Land Use and Ecosystem Services, published by Springer Science+Business Media in SE, catalogued under ISSN 0044-7447 (e-ISSN 1654-7209). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.44 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4190 USD). OpenAlex records 4,560 works and 220,457 citations, with an h-index of 195.
AMBIO Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
AMBIO has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.44, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
AMBIO operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in AMBIO should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare AMBIO against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for AMBIO
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Marine and fisheries research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0044-7447 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1654-7209 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Sweden |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
AMBIO is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Sweden. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.
In our subject taxonomy, AMBIO is classified under Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Marine and fisheries research and Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics.
AMBIO is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.445.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.445 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S46982553
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