Best Ecology and Evolution Journals

The position of each journal within the ranking is determined based on a proprietary bibliometric score developed by Research.com. This score uniquely integrates the estimated h-index alongside the number of leading scientists who have endorsed the journal over the preceding three years, reflecting both the impact and the esteem held by the scientific community.

The Impact Score values featured in this edition of the ranking were gathered as of January 12, 2026. The selection process underpinning this ranking involved a thorough and meticulous examination of more than 762 journals, which were chosen following an exhaustive review and rigorous analysis of over 162,999 scientific documents published within the last three years. These documents were authored and endorsed by a distinguished cohort of 28,854 respected scientists actively contributing to the fields of Ecology and Evolution.

This comprehensive approach underscores the depth of research and the complexity of analysis carried out by experts to ensure the highest level of credibility and accuracy in the ranking. For those seeking more detailed information on the methodology used to compute these ranking scores, please consult our Methodology Page.