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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics falls under area Agricultural and Biological Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Fungal Diversity


Fungal Diversity is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Fungal Diversity is 186. ISSN of this journal is/are 15602745, 18789129.

Impact Score: 28.56 h-Index: 136 SJR: 6.546 Overall Ranking: 186



2. Genome Biology


Genome Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cell Biology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Genome Biology is 233. ISSN of this journal is/are 1474760X, 14747596.

Impact Score: 9.04 h-Index: 319 SJR: 5.71 Overall Ranking: 233


3. Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics


Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics is a book series covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics is 277. ISSN of this journal is/are 1543592X.

Impact Score: 10.88 h-Index: 254 SJR: 5.214 Overall Ranking: 277


4. Trends in Ecology and Evolution


Trends in Ecology and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Trends in Ecology and Evolution is 302. ISSN of this journal is/are 01695347, 18728383.

Impact Score: 10.43 h-Index: 396 SJR: 4.876 Overall Ranking: 302


5. Annual Review of Entomology


Annual Review of Entomology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Entomology is 324. ISSN of this journal is/are 00664170, 15454487.

Impact Score: 16.98 h-Index: 239 SJR: 4.655 Overall Ranking: 324



6. Nature Ecology and Evolution


Nature Ecology and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Nature Ecology and Evolution is 365. ISSN of this journal is/are 2397334X.

Impact Score: 7.77 h-Index: 140 SJR: 4.357 Overall Ranking: 365


7. Molecular Biology and Evolution


Molecular Biology and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Molecular Biology and Evolution is 404. ISSN of this journal is/are 15371719, 07374038.

Impact Score: 5.04 h-Index: 256 SJR: 4.085 Overall Ranking: 404


8. ISME Journal


ISME Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of ISME Journal is 427. ISSN of this journal is/are 17517362, 17517370.

Impact Score: 10.15 h-Index: 251 SJR: 3.973 Overall Ranking: 427


9. Ecology Letters


Ecology Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Ecology Letters is 446. ISSN of this journal is/are 1461023X, 14610248.

Impact Score: 8.40 h-Index: 330 SJR: 3.905 Overall Ranking: 446



10. Mycosphere


Mycosphere is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Zhongkai University. The overall rank of Mycosphere is 448. ISSN of this journal is/are 20777019, 20777000.

Impact Score: 16.72 h-Index: 47 SJR: 3.903 Overall Ranking: 448


11. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment


Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment is 536. ISSN of this journal is/are 15409295, 15409309.

Impact Score: 5.54 h-Index: 209 SJR: 3.513 Overall Ranking: 536


12. Ecological Monographs


Ecological Monographs is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Ecological Monographs is 573. ISSN of this journal is/are 129615.

Impact Score: 9.43 h-Index: 179 SJR: 3.383 Overall Ranking: 573


13. Methods in Ecology and Evolution


Methods in Ecology and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Ecological Modeling (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by British Ecological Society. The overall rank of Methods in Ecology and Evolution is 739. ISSN of this journal is/are 2041210X.

Impact Score: 6.64 h-Index: 179 SJR: 2.945 Overall Ranking: 739



14. Systematic Biology


Systematic Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Systematic Biology is 741. ISSN of this journal is/are 1076836X, 10635157.

Impact Score: 5.64 h-Index: 208 SJR: 2.945 Overall Ranking: 741


15. International Journal of Biological Sciences


International Journal of Biological Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Ivyspring International Publisher. The overall rank of International Journal of Biological Sciences is 848. ISSN of this journal is/are 14492288.

Impact Score: 10.11 h-Index: 129 SJR: 2.715 Overall Ranking: 848


16. Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi


Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by National Herbarium Nederland. The overall rank of Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi is 871. ISSN of this journal is/are 315850.

Impact Score: 8.55 h-Index: 90 SJR: 2.674 Overall Ranking: 871


17. Global Ecology and Biogeography


Global Ecology and Biogeography is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Global Ecology and Biogeography is 901. ISSN of this journal is/are 14668238, 1466822X.

Impact Score: 6.20 h-Index: 196 SJR: 2.603 Overall Ranking: 901


18. Ecography


Ecography is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Ecography is 928. ISSN of this journal is/are 16000587, 09067590.

Impact Score: 5.84 h-Index: 161 SJR: 2.54 Overall Ranking: 928


19. Current Forestry Reports


Current Forestry Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Forestry (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Current Forestry Reports is 994. ISSN of this journal is/are 21986436.

Impact Score: 7.59 h-Index: 53 SJR: 2.451 Overall Ranking: 994


20. Journal of Ecology


Journal of Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Ecology is 1010. ISSN of this journal is/are 00220477, 13652745.

Impact Score: 5.89 h-Index: 219 SJR: 2.422 Overall Ranking: 1010


21. Conservation Letters


Conservation Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Conservation Letters is 1024. ISSN of this journal is/are 1755263X.

Impact Score: 6.86 h-Index: 115 SJR: 2.405 Overall Ranking: 1024


22. Molecular Ecology Resources


Molecular Ecology Resources is a journal covering the categories related to Biotechnology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Ecology Resources is 1127. ISSN of this journal is/are 1755098X, 17550998.

Impact Score: 5.78 h-Index: 172 SJR: 2.281 Overall Ranking: 1127


23. Conservation Biology


Conservation Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Conservation Biology is 1177. ISSN of this journal is/are 15231739, 08888892.

Impact Score: 5.57 h-Index: 257 SJR: 2.222 Overall Ranking: 1177


24. Fish and Fisheries


Fish and Fisheries is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Fish and Fisheries is 1252. ISSN of this journal is/are 14672960, 14672979.

Impact Score: 6.56 h-Index: 140 SJR: 2.153 Overall Ranking: 1252


25. Ecology


Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Ecology is 1381. ISSN of this journal is/are 129658.

Impact Score: 3.91 h-Index: 345 SJR: 2.04 Overall Ranking: 1381


26. Systematic Entomology


Systematic Entomology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Systematic Entomology is 1461. ISSN of this journal is/are 13653113, 03076970.

Impact Score: 5.14 h-Index: 81 SJR: 1.982 Overall Ranking: 1461


27. Cladistics


Cladistics is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Cladistics is 1471. ISSN of this journal is/are 10960031, 07483007.

Impact Score: 6.17 h-Index: 107 SJR: 1.973 Overall Ranking: 1471


28. Ecological Indicators


Ecological Indicators is a journal covering the categories related to Decision Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Ecological Indicators is 1496. ISSN of this journal is/are 1470160X.

Impact Score: 8.53 h-Index: 204 SJR: 1.959 Overall Ranking: 1496


29. PLoS Genetics


PLoS Genetics is a journal covering the categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Genetics is 1523. ISSN of this journal is/are 15537390, 15537404.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 282 SJR: 1.945 Overall Ranking: 1523


30. Functional Ecology


Functional Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Functional Ecology is 1535. ISSN of this journal is/are 02698463, 13652435.

Impact Score: 5.34 h-Index: 191 SJR: 1.936 Overall Ranking: 1535


31. Environmental DNA


Environmental DNA is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Environmental DNA is 1573. ISSN of this journal is/are 26374943.

Impact Score: 5.89 h-Index: 45 SJR: 1.904 Overall Ranking: 1573


32. Mammal Review


Mammal Review is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Mammal Review is 1597. ISSN of this journal is/are 03051838, 13652907.

Impact Score: 5.08 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.887 Overall Ranking: 1597


33. Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology


Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Environmental Chemistry (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology is 1641. ISSN of this journal is/are 25901826.

Impact Score: 11.06 h-Index: 29 SJR: 1.865 Overall Ranking: 1641


34. Diversity and Distributions


Diversity and Distributions is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Diversity and Distributions is 1754. ISSN of this journal is/are 13669516, 14724642.

Impact Score: 4.62 h-Index: 147 SJR: 1.79 Overall Ranking: 1754


35. BMC Biology


BMC Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of BMC Biology is 1850. ISSN of this journal is/are 17417007.

Impact Score: 4.34 h-Index: 137 SJR: 1.727 Overall Ranking: 1850


36. Molecular Ecology


Molecular Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Ecology is 1898. ISSN of this journal is/are 1365294X, 09621083.

Impact Score: 4.14 h-Index: 264 SJR: 1.707 Overall Ranking: 1898


37. Journal of Animal Ecology


Journal of Animal Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Animal Ecology is 1915. ISSN of this journal is/are 00218790, 13652656.

Impact Score: 3.80 h-Index: 185 SJR: 1.698 Overall Ranking: 1915


38. Biological Conservation


Biological Conservation is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Biological Conservation is 2022. ISSN of this journal is/are 63207.

Impact Score: 4.41 h-Index: 244 SJR: 1.654 Overall Ranking: 2022


39. Biogeosciences


Biogeosciences is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Copernicus Publications. The overall rank of Biogeosciences is 2046. ISSN of this journal is/are 17264189, 17264170.

Impact Score: 3.96 h-Index: 171 SJR: 1.645 Overall Ranking: 2046


40. Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture


Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture is 2074. ISSN of this journal is/are 23308249, 23308257.

Impact Score: 6.23 h-Index: 90 SJR: 1.63 Overall Ranking: 2074


41. People and Nature


People and Nature is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of People and Nature is 2086. ISSN of this journal is/are 25758314.

Impact Score: 5.51 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.621 Overall Ranking: 2086


42. Evolution Letters


Evolution Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Evolution Letters is 2112. ISSN of this journal is/are 20563744.

Impact Score: 3.42 h-Index: 37 SJR: 1.611 Overall Ranking: 2112


43. Current Opinion in Insect Science


Current Opinion in Insect Science is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Current Opinion in Insect Science is 2156. ISSN of this journal is/are 22145745, 22145753.

Impact Score: 4.84 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.591 Overall Ranking: 2156


44. Horticultural Plant Journal


Horticultural Plant Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Horticulture (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Horticultural Plant Journal is 2163. ISSN of this journal is/are 20959885, 24680141.

Impact Score: 7.04 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.589 Overall Ranking: 2163


45. mSystems


mSystems is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Physiology (Q1). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of mSystems is 2231. ISSN of this journal is/are 23795077.

Impact Score: 4.42 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.558 Overall Ranking: 2231


46. PLoS Computational Biology


PLoS Computational Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Computational Biology is 2374. ISSN of this journal is/are 15537358, 1553734X.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 227 SJR: 1.503 Overall Ranking: 2374


47. Ecosystems


Ecosystems is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Environmental Chemistry (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Ecosystems is 2377. ISSN of this journal is/are 14329840, 14350629.

Impact Score: 3.96 h-Index: 178 SJR: 1.502 Overall Ranking: 2377


48. Ecological Informatics


Ecological Informatics is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Ecological Modeling (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Ecological Informatics is 2411. ISSN of this journal is/are 15749541.

Impact Score: 8.35 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.491 Overall Ranking: 2411


49. Journal of Biogeography


Journal of Biogeography is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Biogeography is 2573. ISSN of this journal is/are 13652699, 03050270.

Impact Score: 3.87 h-Index: 183 SJR: 1.438 Overall Ranking: 2573


50. Oikos


Oikos is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Oikos is 2575. ISSN of this journal is/are 16000706, 00301299.

Impact Score: 3.36 h-Index: 210 SJR: 1.438 Overall Ranking: 2575


51. Journal of Human Evolution


Journal of Human Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Journal of Human Evolution is 2727. ISSN of this journal is/are 00472484, 10958606.

Impact Score: 2.68 h-Index: 145 SJR: 1.393 Overall Ranking: 2727


52. Evolutionary Applications


Evolutionary Applications is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Evolutionary Applications is 2837. ISSN of this journal is/are 17524571.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.362 Overall Ranking: 2837


53. Farming System


Farming System is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by China Agricultural University. The overall rank of Farming System is 2839. ISSN of this journal is/are 29499119.

Impact Score: 9.31 h-Index: 7 SJR: 1.361 Overall Ranking: 2839


54. Evolution and Human Behavior


Evolution and Human Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Evolution and Human Behavior is 2864. ISSN of this journal is/are 10905138.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 135 SJR: 1.355 Overall Ranking: 2864


55. EvoDevo


EvoDevo is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental Biology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of EvoDevo is 2883. ISSN of this journal is/are 20419139.

Impact Score: 3.79 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.351 Overall Ranking: 2883


56. Environmental Microbiology


Environmental Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Environmental Microbiology is 2910. ISSN of this journal is/are 14622912, 14622920.

Impact Score: 3.96 h-Index: 234 SJR: 1.345 Overall Ranking: 2910


57. Quaternary Science Reviews


Quaternary Science Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Geology (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Quaternary Science Reviews is 2954. ISSN of this journal is/are 2773791.

Impact Score: 3.47 h-Index: 221 SJR: 1.334 Overall Ranking: 2954


58. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science


Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is 3012. ISSN of this journal is/are 22121447.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.319 Overall Ranking: 3012


59. Geobiology


Geobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Geobiology is 3016. ISSN of this journal is/are 14724677, 14724669.

Impact Score: 3.71 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.318 Overall Ranking: 3016


60. Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery


Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery is 3020. ISSN of this journal is/are 25902571.

Impact Score: 4.94 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.317 Overall Ranking: 3020


61. Plant Stress


Plant Stress is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Plant Stress is 3029. ISSN of this journal is/are 2667064X.

Impact Score: 7.86 h-Index: 32 SJR: 1.315 Overall Ranking: 3029


62. Movement Ecology


Movement Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Movement Ecology is 3108. ISSN of this journal is/are 20513933.

Impact Score: 3.47 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.295 Overall Ranking: 3108


63. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators


Environmental and Sustainability Indicators is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Environmental and Sustainability Indicators is 3149. ISSN of this journal is/are 26659727.

Impact Score: 7.04 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.286 Overall Ranking: 3149


64. Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation


Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation is a journal covering the categories related to Computers in Earth Sciences (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation is 3209. ISSN of this journal is/are 20563485.

Impact Score: 5.41 h-Index: 45 SJR: 1.271 Overall Ranking: 3209


65. American Naturalist


American Naturalist is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago. The overall rank of American Naturalist is 3230. ISSN of this journal is/are 00030147, 15375323.

Impact Score: 2.61 h-Index: 236 SJR: 1.265 Overall Ranking: 3230


66. Plant Diversity


Plant Diversity is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by KeAi Publishing Communications Ltd.. The overall rank of Plant Diversity is 3314. ISSN of this journal is/are 24682659, 20962703.

Impact Score: 5.02 h-Index: 40 SJR: 1.249 Overall Ranking: 3314


67. Zoological research


Zoological research is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Science Press. The overall rank of Zoological research is 3354. ISSN of this journal is/are 20958137.

Impact Score: 4.04 h-Index: 36 SJR: 1.243 Overall Ranking: 3354


68. IMA Fungus


IMA Fungus is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of IMA Fungus is 3523. ISSN of this journal is/are 22106359, 22106340.

Impact Score: 5.93 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.206 Overall Ranking: 3523


69. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution


Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution is 3554. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959513, 10557903.

Impact Score: 3.58 h-Index: 183 SJR: 1.2 Overall Ranking: 3554


70. Biology Direct


Biology Direct is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Applied Mathematics (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Immunology (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Biology Direct is 3557. ISSN of this journal is/are 17456150.

Impact Score: 4.70 h-Index: 84 SJR: 1.199 Overall Ranking: 3557


71. Journal of Pest Science


Journal of Pest Science is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Journal of Pest Science is 3585. ISSN of this journal is/are 16124758, 16124766.

Impact Score: 5.00 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.193 Overall Ranking: 3585


72. Forest Ecosystems


Forest Ecosystems is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Forestry (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Forest Ecosystems is 3675. ISSN of this journal is/are 21975620, 20956355.

Impact Score: 4.85 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.176 Overall Ranking: 3675


73. Genome Biology and Evolution


Genome Biology and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Genome Biology and Evolution is 3696. ISSN of this journal is/are 17596653.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 103 SJR: 1.173 Overall Ranking: 3696


74. Evolution; international journal of organic evolution


Evolution; international journal of organic evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Evolution; international journal of organic evolution is 3699. ISSN of this journal is/are 15585646, 00143820.

Impact Score: 2.16 h-Index: 227 SJR: 1.172 Overall Ranking: 3699


75. Fire Ecology


Fire Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Forestry (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Fire Ecology is 3721. ISSN of this journal is/are 19339747.

Impact Score: 5.54 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.168 Overall Ranking: 3721


76. Restoration Ecology


Restoration Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Restoration Ecology is 3735. ISSN of this journal is/are 1526100X, 10612971.

Impact Score: 3.16 h-Index: 123 SJR: 1.167 Overall Ranking: 3735


77. Soil Ecology Letters


Soil Ecology Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Higher Education Press Limited Company. The overall rank of Soil Ecology Letters is 3835. ISSN of this journal is/are 26622289, 26622297.

Impact Score: 4.17 h-Index: 24 SJR: 1.15 Overall Ranking: 3835


78. Environmental and Experimental Botany


Environmental and Experimental Botany is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Environmental and Experimental Botany is 3847. ISSN of this journal is/are 988472.

Impact Score: 5.48 h-Index: 175 SJR: 1.147 Overall Ranking: 3847


79. Basic and Applied Ecology


Basic and Applied Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Basic and Applied Ecology is 3867. ISSN of this journal is/are 16180089, 14391791.

Impact Score: 3.63 h-Index: 101 SJR: 1.143 Overall Ranking: 3867


80. Marine Life Science and Technology


Marine Life Science and Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Marine Life Science and Technology is 3899. ISSN of this journal is/are 26621746, 20966490.

Impact Score: 5.12 h-Index: 28 SJR: 1.139 Overall Ranking: 3899


81. Fungal Systematics and Evolution


Fungal Systematics and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Microbiology (Q1). It is published by Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute. The overall rank of Fungal Systematics and Evolution is 3969. ISSN of this journal is/are 25893823, 25893831.

Impact Score: 3.71 h-Index: 23 SJR: 1.126 Overall Ranking: 3969


82. Ecosphere


Ecosphere is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Ecosphere is 4001. ISSN of this journal is/are 21508925.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.12 Overall Ranking: 4001


83. Ecosystems and People


Ecosystems and People is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Ecosystems and People is 4076. ISSN of this journal is/are 26395908, 26395916.

Impact Score: 3.66 h-Index: 48 SJR: 1.108 Overall Ranking: 4076


84. Journal of Systematics and Evolution


Journal of Systematics and Evolution is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Systematics and Evolution is 4081. ISSN of this journal is/are 17596831, 16744918.

Impact Score: 3.54 h-Index: 65 SJR: 1.108 Overall Ranking: 4081


85. Insect Systematics and Diversity


Insect Systematics and Diversity is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Insect Systematics and Diversity is 4137. ISSN of this journal is/are 23993421.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.1 Overall Ranking: 4137


86. Insect Conservation and Diversity


Insect Conservation and Diversity is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Insect Conservation and Diversity is 4173. ISSN of this journal is/are 17524598, 1752458X.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.093 Overall Ranking: 4173


87. Plant Biology


Plant Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Plant Biology is 4202. ISSN of this journal is/are 14388677, 14358603.

Impact Score: 4.73 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.089 Overall Ranking: 4202


88. Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics


Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics is 4207. ISSN of this journal is/are 16180437, 14338319.

Impact Score: 3.30 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.088 Overall Ranking: 4207


89. Advances in Simulation


Advances in Simulation is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental Neuroscience (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Advances in Simulation is 4229. ISSN of this journal is/are 20590628.

Impact Score: 4.55 h-Index: 32 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 4229


90. Botanical Review, The


Botanical Review, The is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Botanical Review, The is 4267. ISSN of this journal is/are 18749372, 00068101.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 81 SJR: 1.076 Overall Ranking: 4267


91. Mycorrhiza


Mycorrhiza is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Genetics (Q2); Molecular Biology (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Mycorrhiza is 4311. ISSN of this journal is/are 14321890, 09406360.

Impact Score: 4.21 h-Index: 110 SJR: 1.071 Overall Ranking: 4311


92. NeoBiota


NeoBiota is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecological Modeling (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Insect Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Pensoft Publishers. The overall rank of NeoBiota is 4394. ISSN of this journal is/are 16190033, 13142488.

Impact Score: 3.12 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.061 Overall Ranking: 4394


93. ICES Journal of Marine Science


ICES Journal of Marine Science is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of ICES Journal of Marine Science is 4412. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959289, 10543139.

Impact Score: 3.37 h-Index: 145 SJR: 1.058 Overall Ranking: 4412


94. Global Ecology and Conservation


Global Ecology and Conservation is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Global Ecology and Conservation is 4489. ISSN of this journal is/are 23519894.

Impact Score: 3.77 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.045 Overall Ranking: 4489


95. Journal of Plant Ecology


Journal of Plant Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Plant Ecology is 4672. ISSN of this journal is/are 17529921, 1752993X.

Impact Score: 3.99 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.019 Overall Ranking: 4672


96. Microbial Ecology


Microbial Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Microbial Ecology is 4735. ISSN of this journal is/are 00953628, 1432184X.

Impact Score: 4.15 h-Index: 155 SJR: 1.011 Overall Ranking: 4735


97. Paleobiology


Paleobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Paleontology (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Paleobiology is 4757. ISSN of this journal is/are 00948373, 19385331.

Impact Score: 2.54 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.009 Overall Ranking: 4757


98. Systematic and Applied Microbiology


Systematic and Applied Microbiology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Systematic and Applied Microbiology is 4769. ISSN of this journal is/are 16180984, 07232020.

Impact Score: 4.01 h-Index: 121 SJR: 1.008 Overall Ranking: 4769


99. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society


Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society is 4783. ISSN of this journal is/are 10963642, 00244082.

Impact Score: 3.01 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.007 Overall Ranking: 4783


100. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology


Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1); Paleontology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology is 4849. ISSN of this journal is/are 310182.

Impact Score: 3.01 h-Index: 184 SJR: 0.997 Overall Ranking: 4849








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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