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Ecological Processes

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

4.29

h-Index

2024-2025

 53

Rank

2024-2025

 3269

SJR

2024-2025

 1.256

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 Processes
Abbreviation Ecol. Process.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Ecological Modeling (Q1); Ecology (Q1)
h-index 53
Overall Rank/Ranking 3269
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.256
Impact Score 4.29
Publisher Springer International Publishing AG
Country Switzerland
ISSN 21921709
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2012-2025




About Ecological Processes


Ecological Processes is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ecological Modeling (Q1); Ecology (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Ecological Processes is 3269. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.256. 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 53. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Ecological Processes journal is 21921709. 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 Processes is cited by a total of 1133 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Ecological Processes Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Ecological Processes is 4.29, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Ecological Processes IF is decreased by a factor of 0.77 and approximate percentage change is -15.22% 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

Ecological Processes Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Ecological Processes is 4.29. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.29
2023 5.06
2022 5.04
2021 3.97
2020 2.70
2019 1.60
2018 1.89
2017 1.36
2016 1.38
2015 2.39
2014 2.35

Ecological Processes h-index


  Table Setting

Ecological Processes has an h-index of 53. It means 53 articles of this journal have more than 53 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 Processes ISSN


The ISSN of Ecological Processes is 21921709. 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 Processes Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Ecological Processes is 3269. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.256. 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 Processes by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.256
2023 1.258
2022 1.070
2021 0.797
2020 0.681
2019 0.630
2018 0.462
2017 0.402
2016 0.835
2015 1.109
2014 1.304

Ranking of Ecological Processes by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3269
2023 3048
2022 3752
2021 5765
2020 7335
2019 7815
2018 10144
2017 10911
2016 5537
2015 3823
2014 2909

Ecological Processes Publisher


Table Setting

Ecological Processes is published by Springer International Publishing AG. It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2012-2025. 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 Processes is Ecol. Process.. This abbreviation ('Ecol. Process.') 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 Processes


If your research field is/are related to Ecological Modeling (Q1); Ecology (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 Ecological Processes?

Ecological Processes latest impact IF is 4.29. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.06 (2023) and 1.36 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.91 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Ecological Processes has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.256, 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 1.304 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.402 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Ecological Processes over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.91.


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

The latest h-index of the Ecological Processes is 53.


Who's the publisher of the Ecological Processes?

The Ecological Processes is published by the Springer International Publishing AG, with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Ecological Processes?

The Ecological Processes is currently ranked 3269 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 2909 in 2014 and its lowest position of 10911 in 2017.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Ecological Processes is Ecol. Process..


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

Ecological Processes is classified as a journal that the Springer International Publishing AG publishes.


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

The Ecological Processes encompasses the following areas:

  • Ecological Modeling
  • Ecology

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


What's the ISSN of the Ecological Processes?

The Ecological Processes is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 21921709.


What's the best quartile of the Ecological Processes?

The best quartile for the Ecological Processes is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Ecological Processes?

The Ecological Processes coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2012-2025.


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 Processes

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.29
2023 5.06
2022 5.04
2021 3.97
2020 2.70
2019 1.60
2018 1.89
2017 1.36
2016 1.38
2015 2.39
2014 2.35



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