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Journal for Nature Conservation

Elsevier GmbH · Germany · Est. 1991

ISSN1617-1381eISSN1618-1093
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
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
0.685
H-Index
81
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.896
Total Works
2,193
Total Citations
39,041
2yr Mean Citedness
2.05
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal for Nature Conservation publishes research on biodiversity conservation, focusing on the impacts of human activities and environmental changes on ecosystems and species. Studies examine threats such as habitat degradation, invasive species, and infrastructure development, as well as conservation strategies like species reintroduction and habitat management. The journal also investigates the role of governance and public perception in conservation efforts.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1991
Annual Volume~ 245 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,193
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier GmbH
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1617-1381 / 1618-1093
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.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

EcologyQ2
Nature and Landscape ConservationQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Biodiversity ConservationEcology

Scopus Categories

EcologyNature and Landscape Conservation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Wildlife Ecology and ConservationEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementPlant and animal studiesWildlife-Road Interactions and ConservationEconomic and Environmental ValuationForest Management and PolicyAnimal and Plant Science Education
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref