Journal of Evolutionary Biology Citation Rate 2026
1010-061X
eISSN 1420-9101
Oxford University Press
CH
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Evolutionary Biology
Journal of Evolutionary Biology (JEB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, published by Oxford University Press in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1010-061X (e-ISSN 1420-9101). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.18 (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 ~$3090 USD). OpenAlex records 6,386 works and 271,094 citations, with an h-index of 182.
Journal of Evolutionary Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Evolutionary Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.18, 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 Evolutionary Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Evolutionary Biology 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 Evolutionary Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Evolutionary Biology
- Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Genetic diversity and population structure. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1010-061X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1420-9101 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $3090 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Evolutionary Biology is published by Oxford University Press and based in Switzerland. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3090.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Evolutionary Biology is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Genetic diversity and population structure and Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior.
Journal of Evolutionary Biology 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 2.182.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.182 | 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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