Ecological Indicators Journal Citation Rate 2026
1470-160X
eISSN 1872-7034
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Ecological Indicators
Ecological Indicators (EI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Fish Ecology and Management Studies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1470-160X (e-ISSN 1872-7034). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.88 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2500 USD. OpenAlex records 15,257 works and 600,048 citations, with an h-index of 242.
Ecological Indicators Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ecological Indicators has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.88, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Ecological Indicators makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2500 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Ecological Indicators 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 Ecological Indicators against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ecological Indicators
- Budget $2500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Land Use and Ecosystem Services. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Ecological Indicators Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1470-160X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7034 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2500 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ecological Indicators is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2500.
In our subject taxonomy, Ecological Indicators is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Land Use and Ecosystem Services and Remote Sensing in Agriculture.
Ecological Indicators 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 7.876.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 7.876 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Estimating China's potentially available croplands with the biophysical constraints and varying water supply conditions
Erqi Xu, Luqian Li, Fang Liu • 2026
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Trends and challenges in environmental sustainability practices across European ports
Martí Puig, Chris Wooldridge, RM Darbra • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S194154261
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