Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0340-5443
eISSN 1432-0762
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile
About Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology (BES) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0340-5443 (e-ISSN 1432-0762). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.52 (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 ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 6,935 works and 393,228 citations, with an h-index of 213.
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.52, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Reproduction 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.
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 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 Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
- Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Avian ecology and behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0340-5443 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-0762 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Avian ecology and behavior and Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior.
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 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 1.524.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.524 | 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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