Biocontrol
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Aims & Scope
BioControl, the official journal of the International Organization for Biological Control, presents original papers on basic and applied research in all aspects of biological control of invertebrate, vertebrate and weed pests, and plant diseases. Coverage includes biology and ecology of organisms for biological control, and aspects of use including biological controls for integrated pest management, such as plant resistance, pheromones and intercropping. Papers presenting only laboratory trials on non-target effects of pesticides on natural enemies are not considered but papers dealing with the corresponding effects on community dynamics of natural enemies are welcomed. Organisms covered include parasitoids, invertebrate and vertebrate predators of pest animals and plants, mites, plant and insect pathogens, nematodes, and weeds. The journal publishes interdisciplinary papers with a global perspective on the use of biological control in integrated pest management systems, and related developments in molecular biology and biotechnology that have direct relevance.
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisBiocontrol (acronym: bico, abbr: BIOCONTROL, ISSN: 1386-6141) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Netherlands in Netherlands since 1956. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.590 (Q1), an H-index of 89.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 53 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,071 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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