Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
220 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment is a benefit of membership of the Ecological Society of America. International in scope and interdisciplinary in approach, Frontiers focuses on current ecological issues and environmental challenges. Frontiers is aimed at professional ecologists and scientists working in related disciplines. With content that is timely, interesting, and accessible, even to those reading outside their own area of expertise, it has a broad, interdisciplinary appeal and is relevant to all users of ecological science, including policy makers, resource managers, and educators. Frontiers covers all aspects of ecology, the environment, and related subjects, focusing on global issues, broadly impacting research, cross-disciplinary or multi-country endeavors, new techniques and technologies, new approaches to old problems, and practical applications of ecological science. The journal is sent to all ESA members as part of their membership, and is also available by subscription to non-members and institutional libraries.
Special Issues
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ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisFrontiers in Ecology and the Environment (abbr: FRONT. ECOL. ENVIRON, ISSN: 1540-9295) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Environmental Science, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United States since 2003. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.999 (Q1), an H-index of 220.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 68 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,149 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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