CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Empowering conservation through rigorous scientific discourse.

Introduction

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, published by Wiley, is a leading journal in the field of ecology and conservation, with a focus on disseminating high-quality research that addresses pressing environmental challenges. With a strong impact factor and categorized in the top quartile (Q1) across various relevant fields including Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, and Nature and Landscape Conservation, the journal plays a pivotal role in advancing the scientific understanding of biodiversity and conservation practices. Since its establishment in 1987, CONSERVATION BIOLOGY has provided a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students to share innovative findings and facilitate discussions surrounding ecological sustainability and conservation strategies. Although it is not an open-access publication, it ensures that a wide range of significant research is accessible to the global scientific community. The journal’s rigorous peer-review process and reputation for excellence make it an essential resource for anyone involved in the study of ecology and conservation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.17
Journal Impact Factor5.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.10
H-Index249
Journal IF Without Self5.20
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.66
Influence1.96
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life14.00
Citing Half Life7.10
JCI1.33
Total Documents4751
WOS Total Citations22083
SCIMAGO Total Citations63989
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3967
Scopus Journal Rank2.17
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.59
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.96
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.02

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #22/721
Percentile 96.95
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #21/461
Percentile 95.44
Quartile Q1
Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #11/211
Percentile 94.79
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 4/74
Percentile 95.30
Quartile Q1
ECOLOGY
Rank 21/195
Percentile 89.50
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 78/358
Percentile 78.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 5/74
Percentile 93.24
Quartile Q1
ECOLOGY
Rank 23/195
Percentile 88.21
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 46/359
Percentile 87.19
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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