What is the Impact Factor of Biodiversity?

The journal Biodiversity is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Biodiversity indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Biodiversity is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.329 (Q3) and an H-index of 35.

Who publishes Biodiversity and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Biodiversity is published by Taylor & Francis. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,721 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Biodiversity

Identifier (ISSN):1488-8386(Print)/2160-0651(Online)

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Publisher:Taylor & Francis

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Clarivate Impact Factor (IF 2024)

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Clarivate IF trend for Biodiversity

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2025):0

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.329

#16,207

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

35 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation RateN/A

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

28articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The aim of Biodiversity is to raise an appreciation and deeper understanding of species, ecosystems and the interconnectedness of the living world and thereby avoid the mismanagement, misuse and destruction of biodiversity. The Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, news items, opinion pieces, experiences from the field and book reviews, as well as running regular feature sections. Articles are written for a broad readership including scientists, educators, policy makers, conservationists, science writers, naturalists and students. Biodiversity aims to provide an international forum on all matters concerning the integrity and wellness of ecosystems, including articles on the impact of climate change, conservation management, agriculture and other human influence on biodiversity.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geography92.7%Biology81.9%Ecology75.5%Environmental science54.3%Biodiversity45.9%Economics42.2%Environmental resource management36.5%Geology31.6%History27.5%Political science27%Archaeology24.3%Law22.7%Sociology22.2%

Primary Research Areas

Environmental Science Nature and Landscape Conservation

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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

No WoS category details available for this journal.

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

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Articles / Year28

Total Citations1

2025

IF0

Articles / Year51

Total Citations32

2024

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Articles / Year50

Total Citations91

2023

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Articles / Year39

Total Citations132

2022

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Articles / Year82

Total Citations185

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	—	28	1
2025	0	51	32
2024	—	50	91
2023	—	39	132
2022	—	82	185
2021	—	24	202
2020	—	31	496
2019	—	35	247
2018	—	39	286
2017	—	61	1,088
2016	—	32	349
2015	—	32	742

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,207Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2000-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Environmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.329

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.29

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,721 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations113

3-Year Documents88

Citable Documents59

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 Rate38.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

EcologyQ3

Nature and Landscape ConservationQ3

Global and Planetary ChangeQ4

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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

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Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

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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

Biodiversity (ISSN: 1488-8386) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Environmental Science, published by Taylor & Francis in United Kingdom. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.329 (Q3), an H-index of 35.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 28 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,721 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.