Journal of Ecology Citation Rate 2026
0022-0477
eISSN 1365-2745
Wiley
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Journal of Ecology
Journal of Ecology (JE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Botany and Plant Ecology Studies and Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0022-0477 (e-ISSN 1365-2745). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.27 (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 11,062 works and 860,145 citations, with an h-index of 366.
Journal of Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.27, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Botany and Plant Ecology 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 Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of 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 Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Ecology
- Budget $3400 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-0477 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2745 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3400 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of 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 Ecology is classified under Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics.
Journal of 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 4.273.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.273 | 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.
Research Highlights
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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