Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0012-9658
eISSN 1939-9170
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Ecology
Ecology (E) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0012-9658 (e-ISSN 1939-9170). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.90 (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 ~$3600 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 25,948 works and 2,160,930 citations, with an h-index of 506.
Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.90, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Ecology and Behavior 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.
Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Ecology 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 Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ecology
- Budget $3600 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Ecology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0012-9658 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1939-9170 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3600 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ecology is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3600.
In our subject taxonomy, Ecology is classified under Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies and Species Distribution and Climate Change.
Ecology is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.903.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 2.903 | 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
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Claire Rapp, Karissa L. Courtney, Scott T. Franz • 2026
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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