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Ecological Complexity

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

3.81

h-Index

2024-2025

 69

Rank

2024-2025

 8888

SJR

2024-2025

 0.647

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 Ecological Complexity
Abbreviation Ecol. Complex.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Ecological Modeling (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2)
h-index 69
Overall Rank/Ranking 8888
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.647
Impact Score 3.81
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 1476945X
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2004-2025




Aim and Scope


Ecological Complexity is an international journal devoted to the publication of high quality, peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of biocomplexity in the environment, theoretical ecology, and special issues on topics of current interest. The scope of the journal is wide and interdisciplinary with an integrated and quantitative approach. The journal particularly encourages submission of papers that integrate natural and social processes at appropriately broad spatio-temporal scales.


About Ecological Complexity


Ecological Complexity is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ecological Modeling (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Ecological Complexity is 8888. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.647. 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 69. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Ecological Complexity journal is 1476945X. 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. Ecological Complexity is cited by a total of 343 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Ecological Complexity Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Ecological Complexity is 3.81, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Ecological Complexity IF is increased by a factor of 0.37 and approximate percentage change is 10.76% 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

Ecological Complexity Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Ecological Complexity is 3.81. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Ecological Complexity. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.81
2023 3.44
2022 3.60
2021 3.00
2020 1.69
2019 1.76
2018 1.67
2017 1.69
2016 1.96
2015 2.04
2014 2.27

Ecological Complexity h-index


  Table Setting

Ecological Complexity has an h-index of 69. It means 69 articles of this journal have more than 69 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.




Ecological Complexity ISSN


The ISSN of Ecological Complexity is 1476945X. 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

Ecological Complexity Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Ecological Complexity is 8888. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.647. 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 Ecological Complexity by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.647
2023 0.607
2022 0.584
2021 0.551
2020 0.537
2019 0.543
2018 0.708
2017 0.753
2016 0.824
2015 0.914
2014 0.898

Ranking of Ecological Complexity by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 8888
2023 8824
2022 8832
2021 9087
2020 9408
2019 9118
2018 6776
2017 6236
2016 5627
2015 5006
2014 5007

Ecological Complexity Publisher


Table Setting

Ecological Complexity is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2004-2025. 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 Ecological Complexity is Ecol. Complex.. This abbreviation ('Ecol. Complex.') 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 Ecological Complexity


If your research field is/are related to Ecological Modeling (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2), 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 Ecological Complexity?

Ecological Complexity latest impact IF is 3.81. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.81 (2024) and 1.67 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.45 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Ecological Complexity?

The Ecological Complexity has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.647, 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 0.914 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.537 in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Ecological Complexity over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.45.


What's the latest h-index of the Ecological Complexity?

The latest h-index of the Ecological Complexity is 69.


Who's the publisher of the Ecological Complexity?

The Ecological Complexity is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Ecological Complexity?

The Ecological Complexity is currently ranked 8888 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 5006 in 2015 and its lowest position of 9408 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Ecological Complexity?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Ecological Complexity is Ecol. Complex..


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

Ecological Complexity is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Ecological Complexity?

The Ecological Complexity encompasses the following areas:

  • Ecological Modeling
  • 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 Ecological Complexity?

The Ecological Complexity is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1476945X.


What's the best quartile of the Ecological Complexity?

The best quartile for the Ecological Complexity is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Ecological Complexity?

The Ecological Complexity coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2004-2025.


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 Ecological Complexity

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.81
2023 3.44
2022 3.60
2021 3.00
2020 1.69
2019 1.76
2018 1.67
2017 1.69
2016 1.96
2015 2.04
2014 2.27



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