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Journal of Applied Ecology

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd · United Kingdom

ISSN0021-8901eISSN1365-2664
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.898
H-Index
314
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.573
Total Works
9,189
Total Citations
683,149
2yr Mean Citedness
3.80
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Retractions
3
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Applied Ecology focuses on the application of ecological principles to environmental issues. Recent articles investigate ecological forecasting for reforestation and restoration, biodiversity offsetting and its effectiveness for wild pollinators, and the impact of habitat fragmentation and edge effects on plant communities. The journal also examines the influence of human activities and infrastructure on wildlife movement and habitat use, conservation planning for terrestrial and freshwater species, and the effects of agricultural practices like strip cropping on biodiversity. Additionally, research explores the challenges and outcomes of ecological restoration, including year effects and climate influences on plant communities, and the role of biological soil crusts and fire in dryland ecosystems. Studies also address the use of technology, such as artificial intelligence and camera traps, for ecological monitoring and analysis, and the impact of human-made structures like dams on freshwater species connectivity.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published
Annual Volume~ 280 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications9,189
Publisher OrgWiley
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelHybrid
Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Hybrid journal — subscription model available.

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0021-8901 / 1365-2664
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

EcologyQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Biodiversity ConservationEcology

Scopus Categories

Ecology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesWildlife Ecology and ConservationPlant and animal studiesSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeRangeland and Wildlife Management
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref