Applied Animal Behaviour Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0168-1591
eISSN 1872-9045
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Applied Animal Behaviour Science (AABS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies and Animal Nutrition and Physiology, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0168-1591 (e-ISSN 1872-9045). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.04 (Q2 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 ~$3090 USD). OpenAlex records 7,652 works and 271,623 citations, with an h-index of 181.
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Animal Behaviour Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.04, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies 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.
Applied Animal Behaviour Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Animal Behaviour Science 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 Applied Animal Behaviour Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Animal Behaviour Science
- Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0168-1591 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-9045 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3090 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Animal Behaviour Science is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3090.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Animal Behaviour Science is classified under Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock and Human-Animal Interaction Studies.
Applied Animal Behaviour Science 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 2.042.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.042 | 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
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