Conservation Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0888-8892
eISSN 1523-1739
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology (CB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0888-8892 (e-ISSN 1523-1739). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.08 (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. OpenAlex records 8,781 works and 675,014 citations, with an h-index of 339.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 49 days.
Conservation Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Conservation Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.08, 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.
Conservation Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 49 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Conservation Biology 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 Conservation Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Conservation Biology
- The average time from submission to first decision is 49 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Rangeland and Wildlife Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0888-8892 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1523-1739 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~49 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Conservation Biology is published by Wiley and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Conservation Biology is classified under Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Rangeland and Wildlife Management and Species Distribution and Climate Change.
For prospective authors, Conservation Biology returns a first decision in about 49 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.075.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.075 | 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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