WILDLIFE RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Leading the Charge in Wildlife Conservation Research

Introduction

WILDLIFE RESEARCH is a leading journal dedicated to the rigorous study of wildlife ecology and management, published by CSIRO PUBLISHING in Australia. With a notable ISSN of 1035-3712 and an E-ISSN of 1448-5494, this prestigious journal has been at the forefront of advancing knowledge in the fields of ecology, evolution, behavior, and systems since its inception in 1974. Spanning over four decades, WILDLIFE RESEARCH has established itself as a Q1 journal in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and Q2 in Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law as of 2023, indicating its substantial impact and relevance in these critical areas. It ranks impressively in Scopus, with scores in the 72nd and 58th percentiles respectively for its categories, reflecting its commitment to high-quality research. The journal does not offer open access options, but it provides valuable insights for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to contribute to wildlife conservation and management practices. As it approaches its 50th year, WILDLIFE RESEARCH continues to play an essential role in shaping the discourse around environmental science, policy, and biodiversity conservation in the global landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.72
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index78
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.38
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life11.80
Citing Half Life11.50
JCI0.77
Total Documents1888
WOS Total Citations3442
SCIMAGO Total Citations8839
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1322
Scopus Journal Rank0.72
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.61
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.95
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.97

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #201/721
Percentile 72.12
Quartile Q2
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #165/399
Percentile 58.65
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 130/195
Percentile 33.60
Quartile Q3
ZOOLOGY
Rank 52/180
Percentile 71.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 79/195
Percentile 59.49
Quartile Q2
ZOOLOGY
Rank 60/180
Percentile 66.67
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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