Acta Ethologica is a comprehensive journal devoted to the study of behavior biology of humans and other animals. Publishes a wide variety of content including empirical and theoretical research papers, short communications, commentaries, reviews, and book reviews. Primarily focuses on the results of field studies. Emphasizes studies integrating proximate and ultimate levels in the analysis of behavior. Engages with a broad range of topics, from adaptive plasticity of behavior to evolutionary processes and functions of behavior.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1437-9546
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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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?
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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
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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.
Animal Science and ZoologyQ2
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Behavioral SciencesZoology
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and ZoologyEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Animal Behavior and ReproductionPlant and animal studiesWildlife Ecology and ConservationAnimal Vocal Communication and BehaviorAmphibian and Reptile BiologyPrimate Behavior and EcologyAvian ecology and behaviorMarine animal studies overviewAnimal Behavior and Welfare StudiesInsect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior