ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE Journal Citation Rate 2026
0289-0003
eISSN 2212-3830
Zoological Society of Japan
NL
Q3 Quartile
About ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE
ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE (ZS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Zoological Society of Japan in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0289-0003 (e-ISSN 2212-3830). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.35 (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.
ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.35, placing it in the Q3 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE 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 ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0289-0003 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2212-3830 |
| Publisher | Zoological Society of Japan |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE is published by Zoological Society of Japan and based in Netherlands.
ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE 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 1.348.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.348 | 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: S34358731
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