World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
International Journal of Primatology
H-index 18

International Journal of Primatology

0164-0291

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10764

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Ecology and Evolution 217 66 95 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 106
Documents by Best Scientists*: 132
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 90
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.583
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Primatology?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Animal ecology, Ecology, Zoology, Demography and Primate. In it, Evolutionary biology, Social psychology, Habitat, Anthropology and Foraging are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Animal ecology research. Most of the Evolutionary biology studies addressed also intersect with Human genetics.

The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Social psychology as it also encompasses Captivity. It addresses concerns in Anthropology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Environmental ethics and Media studies. Ecology, which encompasses Home range, Lemur, Predation, Range (biology) and National park, is the main subject of International Journal of Primatology.

The Lemur study tackling the subject of Lemuridae is the focus of International Journal of Primatology. The Zoology research dealing mostly with Sexual dimorphism is the focus of International Journal of Primatology. The research on Demography tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Offspring, Juvenile and Reproductive success.

  • Animal ecology (99.34%)
  • Ecology (39.42%)
  • Zoology (22.75%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Evolution of primate social systems (519 citations)
  • Evolutionary Consequences of Fallback Foods (381 citations)
  • Dietary Response of Chimpanzees and Cercopithecines to Seasonal Variation in Fruit Abundance. II. Macronutrients (379 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Primatology:

The most cited articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Animal ecology, Ecology, Zoology, Demography and Primate. Issues in Animal ecology were discussed in the most cited articles, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Social psychology, Frugivore, Habitat, National park and Foraging. In addition to Zoology research, the published articles aim to explore topics under Lemur and Allometry.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Ecology
  • Internal medicine
  • Primate

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Animal ecology, Zoology, Primate, Ecology and Demography. The Animal ecology works featured in International Journal of Primatology incorporate elements from Context (language use), Threatened species, Habitat, Troglodytes and Human genetics. The work on Zoology tackled in International Journal of Primatology brings together disciplines like Hormone, Agonistic behaviour, Socioecology and Phylogenetic tree.

Topics in Primate explored in International Journal of Primatology were investigated in conjunction with research in Agonism, Pongo pygmaeus, Competition (biology) and Socioeconomics. Many of the research works in Ecology, specifically Abundance (ecology), Range (biology) and Genus, closely connected to disciplines like Trait. While Demography is the focus of International Journal of Primatology, it also provided insights into the studies of Offspring, Sleep in non-human animals, Aggression, Nocturnal and Infant mortality.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Lethal Coalitionary Aggression Associated with a Community Fission in Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at Ngogo, Kibale National Park, Uganda. (3 citations)
  • Advocacy and Activism as Essential Tools in Primate Conservation (2 citations)
  • Using Utilitarian Plants for Lemur Conservation (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Primatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Colin A. Chapman (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • David P. Watts (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Colin P. Groves (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Eckhard W. Heymann (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joanna M. Setchell (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Primatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Duke University (97 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Primate Research Institute (87 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Max Planck Society (75 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Davis (72 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Wildlife Conservation Society (66 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 8.20% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.71% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.64% of all publications and 44.64% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • Principal Drivers and Conservation Solutions to the Impending Primate Extinction Crisis: Introduction to the Special Issue

    (2022)
    31 Citations
  • The Influence of Loud Calls on Intergroup Spacing Mechanism in Black Howler Monkeys (Alouatta pigra)

    Sarie Van Belle;Alejandro Estrada

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Noninvasive Technologies for Primate Conservation in the 21st Century

    AK Piel;AS Crunchant;IE Knot;C Chalmers

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • A National-Level Assessment of Lemur Hunting Pressure in Madagascar

    Cortni Borgerson;Steig E. Johnson;Emma Hall;Kerry A. Brown

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Lethal Coalitionary Aggression Associated with a Community Fission in Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at Ngogo, Kibale National Park, Uganda.

    Aaron A. Sandel;David P. Watts

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Classifying Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Landscapes Across Large-Scale Environmental Gradients in Africa

    Kelly L. van Leeuwen;Ross A. Hill;Amanda H. Korstjens

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Intragroup Behavioral Changes Following Intergroup Conflict in Mountain Gorillas ( Gorilla beringei beringei )

    Melanie O. Mirville;Amanda R. Ridley;J. P. M. Samedi;Veronica Vecellio

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Toward Passive Acoustic Monitoring of Lemurs: Using an Affordable Open-Source System to Monitor Phaner Vocal Activity and Density

    (2022)
    24 Citations
  • Decolonizing Primate Conservation Practice: A Case Study from North Morocco

    Sian Waters;Ahmed El Harrad;Sandra Bell;Joanna M. Setchell

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • After the smoke has cleared: Extended low fruit productivity following forest fires decreased gregariousness and social tolerance among wild female Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii)

    (2021)
    19 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in Ecology and Evolution, expanding your education through related fields can open diverse career pathways. Many online programs provide flexible learning options tailored to working professionals or those seeking accelerated study. For example, pursuing an online cahiim accredited health information management degree can lead to careers managing vital data in environmental and healthcare settings.

Those interested in healthcare roles might explore nursing through accelerated nursing programs, which offer fast-track options for licensed professionals seeking advanced qualifications. Nurses with a background in environmental health are uniquely positioned to impact public health policy and ecological research.

Specialized certifications such as medical coding certification also present niche opportunities. These credentials enhance your expertise in interpreting health data, crucial for ecological studies involving population health or conservation medicine.

For those with graduate degrees, enrolling in the best online post master's FNP program can advance your clinical skills in family nurse practitioner roles, with potential to integrate ecological knowledge into community health initiatives.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal