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Slovak Raptor Journal

Sciendo · Poland · Est. 2019

eISSN2644-5239
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
Total52
H-Indexi
6
Total Worksi
52
Total Citationsi
122
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.78
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The journal has no article publication charge and publishes blind peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of the biology, ecology, and ethology of raptors and owls, e.g., original studies, reviews, short notes, and other papers related to the main journal scope (e.g., project reports, bibliographies, etc.). Single articles are published Ahead of Print (known also as ‘online first’) as soon as they are accepted and prepared for publication. The printed Raptor Journal is usually published once a year, except for special issues. Journal for science, research and conservation on birds of prey and owls. Raptor Journal (formerly known as Slovak Raptor Journal) is issued generally annually and publishes original papers, reviews, short notes and other articles focusing on birds of prey and owls. All articles are published in English. The readers can find information about all aspects of the life of raptors and owls – habitat requirements and selection, foraging ecology and diet preferences, breeding biology and nest success, postbreeding movements and migration, threats and protection, population statuses and trends etc.

General Information

Country / RegionPoland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2019
Frequency1 time per year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications52
Publisher OrgDe Gruyter
OA Since2018
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate24%
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Portico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Sciendo
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2644-5239
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
Yes
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Avian ecology and behaviorWildlife Ecology and ConservationAnimal Ecology and Behavior StudiesSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeBird parasitology and diseasesAnimal Behavior and ReproductionEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesFire effects on ecosystemsPlant and animal studiesWildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses

Frequently asked questions about Slovak Raptor Journal

Is Slovak Raptor Journal a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Slovak Raptor Journal: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Slovak Raptor Journal?

Slovak Raptor Journal is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.78.

Is Slovak Raptor Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Slovak Raptor Journal is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Slovak Raptor Journal?

The journal has no article publication charge and publishes blind peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of the biology, ecology, and ethology of raptors and owls, e.g., original studies, reviews, short notes, and other papers related to the main journal scope (e.g., project reports, bibliographies, etc.). Single articles are published Ahead of Print (known also as ‘online first’) as soon as they are accepted and prepared for publication. The printed Raptor Journal is usually published once a year, except for special issues. Journal for science, research and conservation on birds of prey and ow

What is the acceptance rate of Slovak Raptor Journal?

Slovak Raptor Journal lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 24%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

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