Web Ecology publishes papers from all fields of ecology without any geographic restriction. It is a forum to communicate results of experimental, theoretical, and descriptive studies of general interest to an international audience. Original contributions, short communications, and reviews on ecological research on all kinds of organisms and ecosystems are welcome as well as papers that express emerging ideas and concepts with a sound scientific background. Papers must be original and not previously published in another journal. We also aim to serve as a publication forum for those European ecological societies that do not maintain their own society journal. Web Ecology also offers the opportunity to publish special issues resulting from conferences or symposiums from ecological societies.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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EcologyQ1
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EcologyEnvironmental Sciences
Scopus Categories
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesPlant and animal studiesSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeWildlife Ecology and ConservationForest Ecology and Biodiversity StudiesPlant Parasitism and ResistanceLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorAnimal Behavior and ReproductionForest ecology and management