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Annals of Tropical Research

Visayas State University · Philippines · Est. 1979

ISSN0116-0710eISSN2704-3541
SJR Q4Scopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗

Aims & Scope

The journal disseminates scientific findings on tropical upland, lowland, and marine ecosystems and their communities, providing a platform for local and international scholars to advance knowledge and sustainable development in the tropics.

General Information

Country / RegionPhilippines
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1979
FrequencySemi-annually
StatusActive
Total Publications
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate25%
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/12 · 67%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Visayas State University
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0116-0710 / 2704-3541
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
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)?
DOAJ verified
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
Citations received
22
48
2019
22
33
2020
20
26
2021
18
22
2022
17
6
2023
18
13
2024
33
8
2025
21
1
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Q4
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q4
Food ScienceQ4
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Rice Cultivation and Yield ImprovementPlant Physiology and Cultivation StudiesAgronomic Practices and Intercropping SystemsPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesAgricultural Science and FertilizationPlant responses to water stressSoil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsPostharvest Quality and Shelf Life ManagementInsect Pest Control StrategiesGrowth and nutrition in plants

Frequently asked questions about Annals of Tropical Research

Is Annals of Tropical Research a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Annals of Tropical Research: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Annals of Tropical Research?

Annals of Tropical Research is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.121.

Is Annals of Tropical Research indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Annals of Tropical Research is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Annals of Tropical Research?

The journal disseminates scientific findings on tropical upland, lowland, and marine ecosystems and their communities, providing a platform for local and international scholars to advance knowledge and sustainable development in the tropics.

What is the acceptance rate of Annals of Tropical Research?

Annals of Tropical Research lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 25%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref