What is the Impact Factor of Zoo Biology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Zoo Biology is 1.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Zoo Biology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Zoo Biology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.391 (Q2) and an H-index of 73.

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

Zoo Biology is published by Wiley-Liss Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,819 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Zoo Biology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Zoo Biology is "ZOO BIOL" with common acronym "zoo". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #14,425Hybrid

Zoo Biology

Acronym:zoo

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Abbreviation (ISO):ZOO BIOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0733-3188(Print)/1098-2361(Online)

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Publisher:Wiley-Liss Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.5↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Zoo Biology

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.391

#14,425

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

73 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate16.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

70articles/year

49.2% Gold OA•94.37% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Zoo Biology is concerned with reproduction, demographics, genetics, behavior, medicine, husbandry, nutrition, conservation and all empirical aspects of the exhibition and maintenance of wild animals in wildlife parks, zoos, and aquariums. This diverse journal offers a forum for effectively communicating scientific findings, original ideas, and critical thinking related to the role of wildlife collections and their unique contribution to conservation.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.6%Ecology64.8%Zoology59.1%Medicine57.4%Geology39.4%Paleontology37.1%Sociology33.8%Genetics30.8%Chemistry29.2%Demography29%Internal medicine27.4%Environmental health24.7%Geography24.6%Population24.5%Biochemistry23.8%Animal science23.5%History22.7%Endocrinology21.7%Psychology21.6%Archaeology21.5%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Zoology

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Special Issues

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

VETERINARY SCIENCES

Rank84/170

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ZOOLOGY

Rank65/183

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

VETERINARY SCIENCES

Rank75/170

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ZOOLOGY

Rank74/183

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
VETERINARY SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	84/170	Q2
ZOOLOGY	JCRSCIE	65/183	Q2
VETERINARY SCIENCES	JCISCIE	75/170	Q2
ZOOLOGY	JCISCIE	74/183	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.5

Articles / Year49

Total Citations0

2025

IF1.4

Articles / Year83

Total Citations58

2024

IF1.2

Articles / Year78

Total Citations132

2023

IF1.3

Articles / Year70

Total Citations295

2022

IF1.495

Articles / Year88

Total Citations509

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.5	49	0
2025	1.4	83	58
2024	1.2	78	132
2023	1.3	70	295
2022	1.495	88	509
2021	1.421	86	499
2020	0.943	62	550
2019	1.153	68	594
2018	0.928	74	1,136
2017	—	55	853
2016	—	92	1,134
2015	—	69	1,347

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,425Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1982-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.391

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.75

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,819 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations352

3-Year Documents204

Citable Documents199

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 Rate56.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Animal Science and ZoologyQ2

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

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: 16.7%

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):

3区VETERINARY SCIENCES

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

Zoo Biology (acronym: zoo, abbr: ZOO BIOL, ISSN: 0733-3188) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Wiley-Liss Inc. in United States since 1982. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.391 (Q2), an H-index of 73.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 70 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,819 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.