What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Conchology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Conchology is 1.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Conchology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Conchology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q3) and an H-index of 19.

Who publishes Journal of Conchology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Conchology is published by Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Conchology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Conchology is "J CONCHOL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Hybrid

Journal of Conchology

Abbreviation (ISO):J CONCHOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0022-0019(Print)

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Publisher:Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.1↑ +0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Conchology

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.1

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

19 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate25%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

13articles/year

1.52% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Conchology is the world's oldest continuing publication on the subject. Published twice a year, it contains scientific papers and short communications on molluscs with emphasis on promoting conservation, biogeography and taxonomy. The contents cover, typically, descriptions of new species from anywhere in the world and reports concerning the ecology, distribution and status of molluscs. Both living and fossil molluscs are dealt with.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology96.9%Zoology82.8%Ecology75.8%Geology63.3%Geography60.2%Paleontology58.6%Fishery40.6%Gastropoda39.1%Mollusca35.2%Botany20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Zoology

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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

MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY

Rank85/124

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ZOOLOGY

Rank104/183

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY

Rank75/124

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ZOOLOGY

Rank120/183

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	85/124	Q3
ZOOLOGY	JCRSCIE	104/183	Q3
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	75/124	Q3
ZOOLOGY	JCISCIE	120/183	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

16 year

2026Latest

IF1.1

Articles / Year25

Total Citations1

2025

IF0.6

Articles / Year29

Total Citations6

2024

IF0.4

Articles / Year39

Total Citations39

2023

IF0.3

Articles / Year7

Total Citations12

2022

IF0.588

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.1	25	1
2025	0.6	29	6
2024	0.4	39	39
2023	0.3	7	12
2022	0.588	—	—
2021	0.375	—	—
2020	0.784	—	—
2019	0.311	—	—
2018	0.512	1	9
2017	—	2	8
2015	—	2	13
2014	—	2	3
2013	—	3	25
2011	—	2	2
2010	—	2	51
2009	—	1	6

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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: 25%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY

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

Journal of Conchology (abbr: J CONCHOL, ISSN: 0022-0019) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland in England since 1879. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 19.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semiannual, an annual output of approximately 13 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.