Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution Journal Citation Rate 2026
2296-701X
Frontiers Media
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (FEE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2296-701X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.84 (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 $2490 USD. OpenAlex records 6,178 works and 113,332 citations, with an h-index of 107.
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.84, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Reproduction 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 Ecology and Evolution makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2490 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 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 Ecology and Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
- Budget $2490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2296-701X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2490.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies and Species Distribution and Climate Change.
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 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 2.836.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.836 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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