Functional Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0269-8463
eISSN 1365-2435
Wiley
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Functional Ecology
Functional Ecology (FE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0269-8463 (e-ISSN 1365-2435). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.80 (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 $3400 USD. OpenAlex records 6,331 works and 412,472 citations, with an h-index of 240.
Functional Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Functional Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.80, placing it in the Q1 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, Functional Ecology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3400 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Functional 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 Functional Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Functional Ecology
- Budget $3400 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, Physiological and biochemical adaptations. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0269-8463 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2435 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3400 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Functional Ecology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3400.
In our subject taxonomy, Functional Ecology is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Physiological and biochemical adaptations and Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics.
Functional Ecology 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 3.802.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.802 | 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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