Biological Theory is devoted to theoretical advances in the fields of evolution and cognition with an emphasis on the conceptual integration afforded by evolutionary and developmental approaches. The journal appeals to a wide audience of scientists, social scientists, and scholars from the humanities, particularly philosophers and historians of biology.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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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.
History and Philosophy of ScienceQ1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History & Philosophy Of Science
Scopus Categories
History and Philosophy of ScienceEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Evolutionary Game Theory and CooperationPhilosophy and History of ScienceEvolution and Genetic DynamicsLanguage and cultural evolutionOrigins and Evolution of LifeGene Regulatory Network AnalysisEvolution and Science EducationPlant and animal studiesEvolutionary Psychology and Human BehaviorEmbodied and Extended Cognition