British Arachnological Society (BAS) · United Kingdom · Est. 2007
ISSN2050-9936
SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR
18
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q2+18
Total18
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.394
H-Index
19
SNIP
0.584
Total Works
552
Total Citations
2,269
2yr Mean Citedness
0.71
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
Arachnology focuses on the description of new spider species, including their morphology, taxonomy, and geographic distribution. The journal also publishes research on spider natural history, reproductive behavior, and life-history traits, often in the context of expanding known ranges or revising existing classifications. Taxonomic revisions and the determination of accurate publication dates for scientific names are also covered.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Insect ScienceQ2
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Insect ScienceEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Spider Taxonomy and Behavior StudiesLepidoptera: Biology and TaxonomyHymenoptera taxonomy and phylogenyOrthoptera Research and TaxonomySubterranean biodiversity and taxonomyAnimal Behavior and ReproductionInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorGenetic diversity and population structureAmphibian and Reptile BiologyVenomous Animal Envenomation and Studies