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Current Zoology

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

1.90

h-Index

2024-2025

 56

Rank

2024-2025

 9958

SJR

2024-2025

 0.583

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 Current Zoology
Abbreviation Curr. Zool.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Animal Science and Zoology (Q1)
h-index 56
Overall Rank/Ranking 9958
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.583
Impact Score 1.90
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 16745507
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2009-2024




Aim and Scope


Current Zoology (formerly Acta Zoologica Sinica, founded in 1935) is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed international journal of zoology. It publishes primary research papers in all fields of zoological sciences. Once accepted, the manuscripts will be published in less than four months. The journal has been an important medium for zoologists from China and other countries to communicate research results and discuss challenging scientific questions. It has a large readership, including the more than 12 thousand members of the China Zoological Society. Although it publishes papers in either Chinese or English languages, the journal particularly welcomes contributions in English to promote more effective scientific communication and the internationalization process of this journal.


About Current Zoology


Current Zoology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Current Zoology is 9958. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.583. 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 56. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Current Zoology journal is 16745507. 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. Current Zoology is cited by a total of 347 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Current Zoology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Current Zoology is 1.90, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Current Zoology IF is increased by a factor of 0.09 and approximate percentage change is 4.97% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising 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

Current Zoology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Current Zoology is 1.90. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Current Zoology. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.90
2023 1.81
2022 1.89
2021 2.49
2020 2.30
2019 2.09
2018 1.99
2017 2.15
2016 2.18
2015 1.72
2014 1.69

Current Zoology h-index


  Table Setting

Current Zoology has an h-index of 56. It means 56 articles of this journal have more than 56 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.




Current Zoology ISSN


The ISSN of Current Zoology is 16745507. 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

Current Zoology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Current Zoology is 9958. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.583. 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 Current Zoology by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.583
2023 0.628
2022 0.671
2021 0.937
2020 0.971
2019 1.038
2018 1.219
2017 1.164
2016 1.269
2015 1.001
2014 1.008

Ranking of Current Zoology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 9958
2023 8493
2022 7490
2021 4495
2020 4567
2019 4080
2018 3241
2017 3494
2016 3068
2015 4442
2014 4284

Current Zoology Publisher


Table Setting

Current Zoology is published by Oxford University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2009-2024. 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 Current Zoology is Curr. Zool.. This abbreviation ('Curr. Zool.') 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 Current Zoology


If your research field is/are related to Animal Science and Zoology (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 Current Zoology?

Current Zoology latest impact IF is 1.90. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.49 (2021) and 1.69 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.02 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Current Zoology?

The Current Zoology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.583, 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 1.269 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.583 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Current Zoology over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.02.


What's the latest h-index of the Current Zoology?

The latest h-index of the Current Zoology is 56.


Who's the publisher of the Current Zoology?

The Current Zoology is published by the Oxford University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Current Zoology?

The Current Zoology is currently ranked 9958 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 3068 in 2016 and its lowest position of 9958 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Current Zoology?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Current Zoology is Curr. Zool..


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

Current Zoology is classified as a journal that the Oxford University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Current Zoology?

The Current Zoology encompasses the following areas:

  • Animal Science and Zoology

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


What's the ISSN of the Current Zoology?

The Current Zoology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 16745507.


What's the best quartile of the Current Zoology?

The best quartile for the Current Zoology is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Current Zoology?

The Current Zoology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2009-2024.


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 Current Zoology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.90
2023 1.81
2022 1.89
2021 2.49
2020 2.30
2019 2.09
2018 1.99
2017 2.15
2016 2.18
2015 1.72
2014 1.69



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