African Biodiversity & Conservation publishes scientifically robust peer-reviewed studies on African biodiversity and conservation in a manner that is free, accessible and ethical, and that maintains high quality standards throughout. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, data descriptors, nomenclatural changes, new distribution records, short communications, and commentaries. ABC also publishes special issues emanating from symposia or conferences or on a particular topic within the scope of the journal.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ3
Plant ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Plant ScienceEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Plant Diversity and EvolutionBotany and Plant Ecology StudiesBotany, Ecology, and Taxonomy StudiesAfrican Botany and Ecology StudiesPlant Taxonomy and PhylogeneticsEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesPlant and animal studiesEthnobotanical and Medicinal Plants StudiesFern and Epiphyte BiologyMediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna