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Aims and scope

Aims and scope

Ecological Processes is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal devoted to quality publications in ecological studies with a focus on the underlying processes responsible for the dynamics and functions of ecological systems at multiple spatial and temporal scales. The journal welcomes manuscripts on techniques, approaches, concepts, models, reviews, syntheses, short communications and applied research for advancing our knowledge and capability toward sustainability of ecosystems and the environment. Integrations of ecological and socio-economic processes are strongly encouraged.

Annual Journal Metrics

  • Citation Impact 2023
    Journal Impact Factor: 4.6
    5-year Journal Impact Factor: 5.0
    Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 1.850
    SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 1.258

    Speed 2023
    Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 4
    Submission to acceptance (median days): 121

    Usage 2023
    Downloads: 678,364
    Altmetric mentions: 241