JOURNAL OF ETHOLOGY

metrics 2024

Connecting Theory and Practice in Ethological Research

Introduction

Journal of Ethology, published by Springer Japan KK, is a prominent academic journal that focuses on the study of animal behavior and ecology. With an ISSN of 0289-0771 and an E-ISSN of 1439-5444, this journal serves as a critical platform for researchers, professionals, and students interested in the intricate dynamics of animal behavior and its ecological implications. The journal is recognized for its contributions to the fields of Animal Science and Zoology, and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, achieving a respectable Q3 quartile ranking in both categories as of 2023. Although it is not an open access journal, it offers extensive research articles and reviews, bridging theoretical and practical aspects of ethology. Spanning an extensive publishing history from 1983 to 2024, the Journal of Ethology aims to disseminate high-quality research that enhances our understanding of animal behavior, fostering interdisciplinary connections and advancing knowledge in animal welfare, conservation, and behavioral ecology.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.29
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index40
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.30
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life12.40
Citing Half Life13.40
JCI0.41
Total Documents943
WOS Total Citations947
SCIMAGO Total Citations2842
SCIMAGO SELF Citations109
Scopus Journal Rank0.29
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.79
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.81
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.87

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Animal Science and Zoology in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #246/490
Percentile 49.80
Quartile Q3
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #418/721
Percentile 42.02
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Rank 54/55
Percentile 2.70
Quartile Q4
ZOOLOGY
Rank 111/180
Percentile 38.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Rank 53/55
Percentile 3.64
Quartile Q4
ZOOLOGY
Rank 132/180
Percentile 26.67
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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