Chelonian Conservation and Biology Chelonian Research Foundation · United States
ISSN 1071-8443 eISSN 1943-3956
SJR Q2 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q2 +18
Total 43
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal focuses on the study of turtles (chelonians), encompassing their biology, conservation, and ecology. Research includes population dynamics, health assessments, reproductive strategies, and the impact of environmental factors and human activities on turtle populations. Studies also investigate specific anatomical anomalies, behavioral patterns, and the effectiveness of conservation interventions.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Annual Volume ~ 32 articles / year
Status Active
Total Publications 811
Publisher Org Allen Press
Publishing Model Gold Open Access
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Chelonian Research Foundation
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
1071-8443 / 1943-3956
✅ 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.
Animal Science and Zoology Q2
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Q3
Web of Science Categories
Zoology
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and Zoology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Turtle Biology and Conservation Amphibian and Reptile Biology Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Avian ecology and behavior Bird parasitology and diseases
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref