Nature Ecology & Evolution Journal Citation Rate 2026
2397-334X
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Nature Ecology & Evolution
Nature Ecology & Evolution (NEE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Nature in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 2397-334X.
Nature Ecology & Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Nature Ecology & Evolution has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.80, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Nature Ecology & Evolution operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Nature Ecology & Evolution 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 Nature Ecology & Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 2397-334X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Nature Ecology & Evolution is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom.
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.560 (2023) to 64.800 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 61.560 to 64.800), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.800 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 61.560 | 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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