Journal of Applied Ecology Citation Rate 2026
0021-8901
eISSN 1365-2664
Wiley
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Journal of Applied Ecology
Journal of Applied Ecology (JAE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Plant and animal studies, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0021-8901 (e-ISSN 1365-2664). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.86 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3400 USD). OpenAlex records 9,343 works and 693,071 citations, with an h-index of 317.
Journal of Applied Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Applied Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.86, placing it in the Q1 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.
Journal of Applied Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Applied 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 Applied Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Applied Ecology
- Budget $3400 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies, Rangeland and Wildlife Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0021-8901 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2664 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3400 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Applied 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 Applied Ecology is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies, Rangeland and Wildlife Management and Species Distribution and Climate Change.
Journal of Applied 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 3.862.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.862 | 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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