Restoration Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1061-2971 eISSN 1526-100X Wiley US

Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher

About Restoration Ecology
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Restoration Ecology (RE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 1061-2971 (e-ISSN 1526-100X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.00 (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 ~$3300 USD).

Restoration Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Restoration Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.00, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics 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.

Restoration Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Restoration 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 Restoration Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Restoration Ecology
  • Budget $3300 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Fire effects on ecosystems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Restoration Ecology Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-27%
Field avg: 2.73
APC vs Field Avg
-4%
Field avg: $3438

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1061-2971
ISSN (Online) 1526-100X
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $3300 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Restoration Ecology is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3300.

In our subject taxonomy, Restoration Ecology is classified under Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Fire effects on ecosystems and Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology.

Restoration 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 2.004.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Restoration Ecology

Restoration Ecology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.004 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Restoration Ecology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Restoration Ecology is $3300 USD.

Restoration Ecology is published by Wiley.

Restoration Ecology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Restoration Ecology is 1061-2971. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1526-100X.

Restoration Ecology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.00, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
2.004
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.004 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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