What is the Impact Factor of Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics is 12.9, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 5.205 (Q1) and an H-index of 263.

Who publishes Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $4,558 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics is "ANNU REV ECOL EVOL S". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #267Top JournalReview JournalHybrid

Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics

Abbreviation (ISO):ANNU REV ECOL EVOL S

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Identifier (ISSN):1543-592X(Print)

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Publisher:Annual Reviews Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

12.9↑ +1.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):12.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

5.205

#267

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

263

263 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate1.8%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

29articles/year

98.55% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics, in publication since 1970, covers significant developments in the fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, and systematics, as they apply to all life on Earth. Essay reviews cover topics ranging from phylogeny, speciation, and molecular evolution through behavior and evolutionary physiology to population dynamics, ecosystems processes, and applications in invasion biology, conservation, and environmental management.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

BiologyEcologyGeologyGeneticsChemistryMedicinePaleontologySociologyEvolutionary BiologyComputer ScienceBiochemistryEnvironmental HealthPopulation StudiesDemographyPlant SciencesGeographyPhysicsPsychologyArtificial Intelligence

Primary Research Areas

Biology Evolutionary Biology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ECOLOGY

Rank4/205

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Rank3/54

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ECOLOGY

Rank23/205

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Rank9/54

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ECOLOGY	JCRSCIE	4/205	Q1
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	3/54	Q1
ECOLOGY	JCISCIE	23/205	Q1
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	9/54	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF12.9

Articles / Year19

Total Citations0

2025

IF11.4

Articles / Year27

Total Citations118

2024

IF11.2

Articles / Year22

Total Citations507

2023

IF11.8

Articles / Year23

Total Citations1,015

2022

IF14.34

Articles / Year21

Total Citations1,495

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	12.9	19	0
2025	11.4	27	118
2024	11.2	22	507
2023	11.8	23	1,015
2022	14.34	21	1,495
2021	13.915	30	2,324
2020	14.041	26	3,352
2019	10.878	26	3,713
2018	10.16	24	5,164
2017	—	30	9,761
2016	—	24	4,743
2015	—	29	8,766

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #267Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2003-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesEnvironmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

5.205

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

12.12

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$4,558 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations916

3-Year Documents63

Citable Documents63

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate45.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

EcologyQ1

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 1.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

1区 (Zone 1)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

1区ECOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Annual Review of Ecology Evolution and Systematics (abbr: ANNU REV ECOL EVOL S, ISSN: 1543-592X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Annual Reviews Inc. in United States since 2003. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 12.9, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 5.205 (Q1), an H-index of 263.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Annual, an annual output of approximately 29 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,558 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.