Biological Conservation Journal Citation Rate 2026
0006-3207
eISSN 1873-2917
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Biological Conservation
Biological Conservation (BC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Avian ecology and behavior and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0006-3207 (e-ISSN 1873-2917). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.52 (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 ~$3570 USD). OpenAlex records 16,091 works and 886,799 citations, with an h-index of 325.
Biological Conservation Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biological Conservation has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.52, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Avian ecology and behavior 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.
Biological Conservation operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Biological Conservation 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 Biological Conservation against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biological Conservation
- Budget $3570 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Avian ecology and behavior, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biological Conservation Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0006-3207 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2917 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3570 USD |
| h-index | 326 |
| Total Works | 16,157 |
| Total Citations | 892,990 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.37 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biological Conservation is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3570.
In our subject taxonomy, Biological Conservation is classified under Avian ecology and behavior, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies and Species Distribution and Climate Change.
Biological Conservation is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 16,157 works that have together drawn 892,990 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 326; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.519; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.37.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.519 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 621 | 2,003 |
| 2024 | 439 | 4,015 |
| 2023 | 451 | 7,844 |
| 2022 | 340 | 7,388 |
| 2021 | 426 | 13,886 |
| 2020 | 442 | 18,903 |
| 2019 | 464 | 29,039 |
| 2018 | 417 | 21,936 |
| 2017 | 440 | 21,689 |
| 2016 | 477 | 33,575 |
| 2015 | 425 | 24,389 |
| 2014 | 431 | 33,457 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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