Ecology and Evolution Summary
Ecology and Evolution is a biweekly open-access journal that publishes original research, reviews, and perspectives in the fields of ecology, evolution, and conservation. The journal's editors are Allen Moore, Andrew Beckerman, Jenn Firn, Chris Foote, and Gareth Jenkins.
Significance and Impact
Ecology and Evolution is a respected journal in its field, with a 2021 impact factor of 3.167. This factor measures the average number of citations received per article published in the journal over the previous two years, indicating its influence on academic research.
Scope and Content
The journal covers a wide range of topics in ecology, evolution, and conservation, including:
- Population ecology and dynamics
- Community ecology and interactions
- Evolutionary biology and genetics
- Conservation biology and management
- Climate change impacts and adaptation
Abstracting and Indexing
Ecology and Evolution is indexed in major scientific databases such as Web of Science, BIOSIS Previews, Biological Abstracts, and Scopus. This ensures that the journal's articles are readily accessible and discoverable by researchers worldwide.
Open Access
As an open-access journal, Ecology and Evolution makes all its articles freely available online to anyone with an internet connection. This open sharing of research promotes transparency, collaboration, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge to a broader audience.