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Journal of Tropical Ecology

Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom

ISSN0266-4674eISSN1469-7831
SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR
90
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total90
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ 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
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q2. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.426
H-Indexi
134
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.552
Total Worksi
2,818
Total Citationsi
102,039
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.96
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Journal of Tropical Ecology publishes original research papers, reviews and short communications on all aspects of the ecology of tropical regions. The journal covers a wide range of topics including population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, evolutionary ecology, conservation biology, and the impact of human activities on tropical ecosystems. It aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings and contribute to the understanding of tropical biodiversity and its conservation.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published—
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive
Total Publications2,818
Publisher OrgCambridge University Press
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
APC Cost$2,000Above median
Peer ReviewSingle-blind peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND 4.0
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Cambridge University Press
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
0266-4674 / 1469-7831
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
✅
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$2,000
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
❌
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
Citations received
38
431
2019
30
312
2020
46
331
2021
52
271
2022
35
140
2023
27
58
2024
37
43
2025
18
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.

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Ecology

Scopus Categories

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesPlant and animal studiesWildlife Ecology and ConservationForest ecology and managementDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Tropical Ecology

Is Journal of Tropical Ecology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Tropical Ecology: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 90/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Tropical Ecology?

Journal of Tropical Ecology is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.96.

Is Journal of Tropical Ecology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Tropical Ecology is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Tropical Ecology?

Journal of Tropical Ecology publishes original research papers, reviews and short communications on all aspects of the ecology of tropical regions. The journal covers a wide range of topics including population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, evolutionary ecology, conservation biology, and the impact of human activities on tropical ecosystems. It aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings and contribute to the understanding of tropical biodiversity and its conservation.

How much does it cost to publish in Journal of Tropical Ecology?

Journal of Tropical Ecology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $2,000 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref