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Journal of Evolutionary Biology

Oxford University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1978

ISSN1420-9101

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

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

0.921

H-Index

180

CiteScore

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SNIP

0.886

Total Works

6,344

Total Citations

267,537

2yr Mean Citedness

2.15

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Retractions

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Evolutionary Biology publishes research on the evolutionary processes that shape life. Recent articles focus on the genetic and genomic underpinnings of diversification, adaptation to environmental conditions, and the evolution of life-history traits. Studies investigate sexual selection, sexual conflict, and the evolution of reproductive strategies, as well as the evolution of morphological and physiological traits in response to ecological factors. The journal also covers research on genome evolution, mutation rates, and the role of symbiosis and microbiomes in evolution.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1978

FrequencySix No. A Year, 1994-

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications6,344

Publisher OrgOxford University Press

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Oxford University Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1420-9101

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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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.

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

EcologyEvolutionary BiologyGenetics & Heredity

Scopus Categories

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Plant and animal studiesAnimal Behavior and ReproductionGenetic diversity and population structureEvolution and Genetic DynamicsInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesAmphibian and Reptile BiologyEvolutionary Game Theory and CooperationEvolution and Paleontology StudiesWildlife Ecology and Conservation