Applied Animal Behaviour Science
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Aims & Scope
This journal publishes relevant information on the behaviour of domesticated and utilized animals. Topics covered include: -Behaviour of farm, zoo and laboratory animals in relation to animal management and welfare -Behaviour of companion animals in relation to behavioural problems, for example, in relation to the training of dogs for different purposes, in relation to behavioural problems -Studies of the behaviour of wild animals when these studies are relevant from an applied perspective, for example in relation to wildlife management, pest management or nature conservation -Methodological studies within relevant fields The principal subjects are farm, companion and laboratory animals, including, of course, poultry. The journal also deals with the following animal subjects: -Those involved in any farming system, e.g. deer, rabbits and fur-bearing animals -Those in ANY form of confinement, e.g. zoos, safari parks and other forms of display -Feral animals, and any animal species which impinge on farming operations, e.g. as causes of loss or damage -Species used for hunting, recreation etc. may also be considered as acceptable subjects in some instances -Laboratory animals, if the material relates to their behavioural requirements
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AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
VETERINARY SCIENCES
AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
VETERINARY SCIENCES
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisApplied Animal Behaviour Science (acronym: applan, abbr: APPL. ANIM. BEHAV. SCI, ISSN: 0168-1591) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Agricultural Sciences, published by Elsevier in Netherlands since 1984. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.608 (Q1), an H-index of 145.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 18.1周, a publication frequency of Biweekly, an annual output of approximately 249 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,047 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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