Academic Journal
Q2Journal of Vertebrate Biology
About Journal of Vertebrate Biology
About Journal of Vertebrate Biology
Journal of Vertebrate Biology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 3857 (Czech Republic). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 2020-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2694-7684; H-index 44.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (44): 44 articles have each received at least 44 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Journal of Vertebrate Biology
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. 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 Journal of Vertebrate Biology?
2694-7684.
Who publishes Journal of Vertebrate Biology?
3857.
What are Journal of Vertebrate Biology's metrics?
H-index 44.
Is Journal of Vertebrate Biology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies; Fish Ecology and Management Studies; Amphibian and Reptile Biology; Avian ecology and behavior; Species Distribution and Climate Change.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
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.
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