Polar Biology Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH · Germany
ISSN 0722-4060 eISSN 1432-2056
SJR Q2 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q2 +18
Total 43
Polar Biology is a hub for biologists researching the diverse ecosystems of polar and subpolar regions. The journal: Publishes diverse content including research papers, reviews, brief reports, and correspondence. Welcomes original research focused on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Facilitates studies on plants, animals, and micro-organisms of ocean, land, and freshwater habitats. Features an international editorial board with representation across many research sub-specialties.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Country / Region Germany
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Annual Volume ~ 110 articles / year
Status Active
Total Publications 5,516
Publisher Org Springer Science+Business Media
Publishing Model Hybrid
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0722-4060 / 1432-2056
✅ 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.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) Q2
Web of Science Categories
Biodiversity Conservation Ecology
Scopus Categories
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Marine Biology and Ecology Research Polar Research and Ecology Marine animal studies overview Marine and fisheries research Marine and coastal ecosystems
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref