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Ursus

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

0.78

h-Index

2024-2025

 50

Rank

2024-2025

 17305

SJR

2024-2025

 0.281

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 Ursus
Abbreviation Ursus
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q3)
h-index 50
Overall Rank/Ranking 17305
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.281
Impact Score 0.78
Publisher International Association for Bear Research and Management
Country United States
ISSN 15376176
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1998-2001, 2003-2025




Aim and Scope


Ursus is the only journal dedicated to providing scientific information on all of the world"s 8 species of bears. Ursus is peer-reviewed and published twice yearly. Ursus includes articles on all aspects of bear management and research worldwide. In addition to manuscripts reporting original research, submissions may be based on thoughtful review and synthesis of previously-reported information, innovative philosophies and opinions, and public policy or legal aspects of wildlife conservation. Notes of general interest are also welcome and are published as "Short Communications".


About Ursus


Ursus is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q3). It is published by International Association for Bear Research and Management. The overall rank of Ursus is 17305. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.281. 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 50. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Ursus journal is 15376176. 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. Ursus is cited by a total of 46 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Ursus Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Ursus is 0.78, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Ursus IF is increased by a factor of 0.14 and approximate percentage change is 21.88% 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

Ursus Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Ursus is 0.78. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Ursus. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.78
2023 0.64
2022 1.32
2021 1.41
2020 0.84
2019 0.74
2018 1.22
2017 1.60
2016 1.09
2015 1.18
2014 0.98

Ursus h-index


  Table Setting

Ursus has an h-index of 50. It means 50 articles of this journal have more than 50 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.




Ursus ISSN


The ISSN of Ursus is 15376176. 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

Ursus Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Ursus is 17305. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.281. 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 Ursus by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.281
2023 0.28
2022 0.405
2021 0.438
2020 0.527
2019 0.419
2018 0.623
2017 0.811
2016 0.852
2015 0.725
2014 0.621

Ranking of Ursus by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 17305
2023 16389
2022 12375
2021 11234
2020 9612
2019 11377
2018 7732
2017 5737
2016 5420
2015 6575
2014 7474

Ursus Publisher


Table Setting

Ursus is published by International Association for Bear Research and Management. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1998-2001, 2003-2025. 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 Ursus is Ursus. This abbreviation ('Ursus') 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 Ursus


If your research field is/are related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q3), 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 Ursus?

Ursus latest impact IF is 0.78. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.60 (2017) and 0.64 (2023), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.07 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Ursus has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.281, 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 0.852 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.28 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Ursus over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.07.


What's the latest h-index of the Ursus?

The latest h-index of the Ursus is 50.


Who's the publisher of the Ursus?

The Ursus is published by the International Association for Bear Research and Management, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Ursus?

The Ursus is currently ranked 17305 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 5420 in 2016 and its lowest position of 17305 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Ursus?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Ursus is Ursus.


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

Ursus is classified as a journal that the International Association for Bear Research and Management publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Ursus?

The Ursus encompasses the following areas:

  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Nature and Landscape Conservation

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


What's the ISSN of the Ursus?

The Ursus is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15376176.


What's the best quartile of the Ursus?

The best quartile for the Ursus is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Ursus?

The Ursus coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1998-2001, 2003-2025.


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 Ursus

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.78
2023 0.64
2022 1.32
2021 1.41
2020 0.84
2019 0.74
2018 1.22
2017 1.60
2016 1.09
2015 1.18
2014 0.98



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