Trends in Ecology & Evolution
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410 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Trends in Ecology & Evolution (TREE) contains polished, concise and readable reviews, opinions and letters in all areas of ecology and evolutionary science. It serves as an invaluable source of information for researchers, lecturers, teachers, field workers and students. Trends in Ecology & Evolution keeps these scientists informed of new developments and ideas across the full range of ecology and evolutionary biology - from the pure to the applied, and from molecular to global. Now, more than ever before, is it necessary for life scientists to be aware of research from a wide range of disciplines, especially in the face of the gathering momentum of global environmental change and destruction. More than any other journal, Trends in Ecology & Evolution is the major forum for coverage of all the important issues concerning organisms and their environments.
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ECOLOGY
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
GENETICS & HEREDITY
ECOLOGY
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
GENETICS & HEREDITY
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisTrends in Ecology & Evolution (acronym: tree, abbr: TRENDS ECOL. EVOL, ISSN: 0169-5347) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Elsevier Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 17.9, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 4.728 (Q1), an H-index of 410.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 92 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,490 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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