Academic Journal
Q2Journal of Tropical Ecology
About Journal of Tropical Ecology
Journal of Tropical Ecology is a scholarly journal published by Cambridge University Press. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.426 and H-index of 101.
Coverage: 1985-2026. Research categories: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies; Plant and animal studies; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Forest ecology and management; Species Distribution and Climate Change; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.
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3,550.00 USD; 2,460.00 GBP
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