Frontiers in Conservation Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
2673-611X
eISSN 2673-611X
Frontiers Media S.A.
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Frontiers in Conservation Science
Frontiers in Conservation Science (FCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution, published by Frontiers Media S.A. in CH and in circulation since 2021, catalogued under ISSN 2673-611X (e-ISSN 2673-611X). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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 $1950 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 97 days.
Frontiers in Conservation Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Conservation Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution 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, Frontiers in Conservation Science makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1950 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 97 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Conservation Science 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 Frontiers in Conservation Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Conservation Science
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 97 days.
- Budget $1950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Frontiers in Conservation … Compares
| ISSN (Print) | 2673-611X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2673-611X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Established | 2021 |
| APC / Cost | $1950 CHF |
| Review Speed | ~97 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Conservation Science is published by Frontiers Media S.A., based in Switzerland and in publication since 2021. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of CHF 1950.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Conservation Science is classified under General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution.
Frontiers in Conservation Science is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Frontiers in Conservation Science returns a first decision in about 97 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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