Ecosphere Journal Citation Rate 2026
2150-8925
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Ecosphere
Ecosphere (E) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Fire effects on ecosystems, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 2150-8925. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.50 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1925 USD.
Ecosphere Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ecosphere has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.50, placing it in the Q2 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, Ecosphere makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1925 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Ecosphere 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 Ecosphere against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ecosphere
- Budget $1925 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Fire effects on ecosystems, Plant and animal studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Ecosphere Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2150-8925 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $1925 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ecosphere is published by Wiley and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1925.
In our subject taxonomy, Ecosphere is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Fire effects on ecosystems, Plant and animal studies and Species Distribution and Climate Change.
Ecosphere 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 2.496.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.496 | 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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A global perspective on wetland salinization: ecological consequences of a growing threat to freshwater wetlands
Ellen R. Herbert, Paul I. Boon, Amy J. Burgin et al. • 2015
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S98723585
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