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Q3Journal of Ethology
About Journal of Ethology
Journal of Ethology is a scholarly journal published by Springer. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q3, with an SJR of 0.321 and H-index of 43.
Coverage: 1983-2026. Research categories: Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q3).
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 1.5 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Editor(s): Takeshi Takegaki PhD (Editor-in-Chief) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
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Topics in published research
Animal Behavior and Reproduction; Plant and animal studies; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior; Avian ecology and behavior.
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Reported open-access list prices
3,690.00 USD; 2,790.00 EUR; 2,390.00 GBP
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