Academic Journal
Q1Evolution and Development
About Evolution and Development
About Evolution and Development
Evolution and Development is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1999-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1525-142X, 1520-541X; H-index 92.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (92): Strong citation impact — 92 articles cited at least 92 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Evolution and Development
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Evolution and Development?
1525-142X, 1520-541X.
Who publishes Evolution and Development?
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
What are Evolution and Development's metrics?
H-index 92.
Is Evolution and Development peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation; Animal Behavior and Reproduction; Evolution and Paleontology Studies; Marine Ecology and Invasive Species; Plant and animal studies; Morphological variations and asymmetry.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,800.00 USD; 3,170.00 EUR; 2,550.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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Daniel G. Blackburn, Laurie J. Bonneau
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70055Patterns of Autonomous and Conditional Neural Specification for the Brain and Ventral Nerve Cord in Annelida
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2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70050Issue information
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70052Modeling the Histogenetic Switch Between Enameloid and Enamel
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2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70053Exploring the Developmental Origins of Limb Proportion Diversity in Birds: An Analysis of Ontogenetic Timing
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2026-06 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70042Non‐Invaginated Wing Primordia in Holometabolous Insects: First Report From Mecoptera
Shuhei Niitsu, Ryo Ishihara, Takehiko Kamito
2026-06 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70048Correction to “The Development of De Villiers' Moss Frog ( Arthroleptella villiersi , Pyxicephalidae) Reveals Heterochronic Patterns Underlying the Evolution of Endotrophic Development in Anura”
2026-06 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70045An Amelogenin Herbivore Motif, a Compacted Enamel Protein Matrix and Prismatic Enamel in Uromastyx Demonstrate Convergent Evolution in an Agamid Masticatory Apparatus
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2026-06 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70043Developmental Modularity and Pre‐Eclosion Sclerotization of the Pronotum Facilitate Eclosion in the Ladybird Beetle, Harmonia axyridis
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2026-06 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70049Inside front cover
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2026-06 · DOI: 10.1111/ede.70051Reviews
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