Journal of Zoology Citation Rate 2026
0952-8369
eISSN 1469-7998
Wiley
GB
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Journal of Zoology
Journal of Zoology (JZ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Amphibian and Reptile Biology and Animal Behavior and Reproduction, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0952-8369 (e-ISSN 1469-7998). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.33 (Q3 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 ~$4020 USD). OpenAlex records 9,319 works and 303,992 citations, with an h-index of 173.
Journal of Zoology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Zoology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.33, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Amphibian and Reptile Biology 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 Zoology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Zoology 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 Zoology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Zoology
- Budget $4020 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Amphibian and Reptile Biology, Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0952-8369 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1469-7998 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4020 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Zoology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4020.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Zoology is classified under Amphibian and Reptile Biology, Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies and Bat Biology and Ecology Studies.
Journal of Zoology 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 1.332.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.332 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S44571845
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