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Biological Invasions

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.79

h-Index

2024-2025

 138

Rank

2024-2025

 5679

SJR

2024-2025

 0.902

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Biological Invasions
Abbreviation Biol. Invasions
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1)
h-index 138
Overall Rank/Ranking 5679
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.902
Impact Score 2.79
Publisher Springer Nature
Country Switzerland
ISSN 15731464, 13873547
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1978, 1999-2025




Aim and Scope


Biological Invasions publishes research papers on the patterns and processes of biological invasions (both human-mediated introductions and natural range expansions) in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine (including brackish) ecosystems. Papers concerning: the ecological consequences of invasions relative to alterations in community-ecosystem structure (including energy flow, biodiversity, and invasion-mediated extinction), the factors that influence inoculation, establishment, and persistence of invasions, the mechanisms that control the abundance and distribution of invasive species, biogeography, genetics, dispersal vectors.


About Biological Invasions


Biological Invasions is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Biological Invasions is 5679. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.902. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 138. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Biological Invasions journal is 15731464, 13873547. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Biological Invasions is cited by a total of 2318 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Biological Invasions Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Biological Invasions is 2.79, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Biological Invasions IF is decreased by a factor of 0.26 and approximate percentage change is -8.52% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Biological Invasions Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Biological Invasions is 2.79. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Biological Invasions. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.79
2023 3.05
2022 2.96
2021 3.24
2020 2.67
2019 3.03
2018 2.96
2017 3.22
2016 2.84
2015 3.15
2014 2.76

Biological Invasions h-index


  Table Setting

Biological Invasions has an h-index of 138. It means 138 articles of this journal have more than 138 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Biological Invasions ISSN


The ISSN of Biological Invasions is 15731464, 13873547. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Biological Invasions Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Biological Invasions is 5679. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.902. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Biological Invasions by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.902
2023 0.94
2022 0.865
2021 0.981
2020 1.167
2019 1.232
2018 1.272
2017 1.514
2016 1.349
2015 1.462
2014 1.435

Ranking of Biological Invasions by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5679
2023 4936
2022 5303
2021 4215
2020 3448
2019 3108
2018 3021
2017 2262
2016 2827
2015 2499
2014 2484

Biological Invasions Publisher


Table Setting

Biological Invasions is published by Springer Nature. It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1978, 1999-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Biological Invasions is Biol. Invasions. This abbreviation ('Biol. Invasions') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Biological Invasions


If your research field is/are related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Biological Invasions?

Biological Invasions latest impact IF is 2.79. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.24 (2021) and 2.67 (2020), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.97 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Biological Invasions?

The Biological Invasions has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.902, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.514 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.865 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Biological Invasions over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.97.


What's the latest h-index of the Biological Invasions?

The latest h-index of the Biological Invasions is 138.


Who's the publisher of the Biological Invasions?

The Biological Invasions is published by the Springer Nature, with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Biological Invasions?

The Biological Invasions is currently ranked 5679 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2262 in 2017 and its lowest position of 5679 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Biological Invasions?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Biological Invasions is Biol. Invasions.


Is the "Biological Invasions" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Biological Invasions is classified as a journal that the Springer Nature publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Biological Invasions?

The Biological Invasions encompasses the following areas:

  • Ecology
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Biological Invasions?

The Biological Invasions is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15731464, 13873547.


What's the best quartile of the Biological Invasions?

The best quartile for the Biological Invasions is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Biological Invasions?

The Biological Invasions coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1978, 1999-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Biological Invasions

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.79
2023 3.05
2022 2.96
2021 3.24
2020 2.67
2019 3.03
2018 2.96
2017 3.22
2016 2.84
2015 3.15
2014 2.76



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