Journal of Animal Ecology Citation Rate 2026
0021-8790
eISSN 1365-2656
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Journal of Animal Ecology
Journal of Animal Ecology (JAE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Avian ecology and behavior, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0021-8790 (e-ISSN 1365-2656). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.42 (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 ~$3400 USD). OpenAlex records 9,397 works and 708,639 citations, with an h-index of 315.
Journal of Animal Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Animal Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.42, 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.
Journal of Animal Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Animal 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 Journal of Animal Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Animal Ecology
- Budget $3400 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Avian ecology and behavior, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0021-8790 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2656 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3400 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Animal Ecology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3400.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Animal Ecology is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Avian ecology and behavior, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Plant and animal studies.
Journal of Animal 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 2.423.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.423 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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