Best Ecology and Evolution Journals

The journals are positioned based on a unique bibliometric score innovatively designed by Research.com. This score integrates the estimated h-index of each journal alongside the number of distinguished scientists who have endorsed the journal over the preceding three years, reflecting both the journal’s impact and its recognition by experts in the field.

Impact Score values used in this ranking were gathered on January 12, 2026, ensuring the data reflects the most current scientific influence. The ranking process involved the meticulous examination of over 762 journals, carefully selected following a rigorous scrutiny of more than 162,999 scientific documents published within the last three years. These documents were authored by 28,854 leading and well-respected scientists specializing in Ecology and Evolution, underscoring the depth and breadth of expertise incorporated into this analysis.

For a detailed understanding of the methodology underlying the computation of these ranking scores, including the bibliometric frameworks and data collection procedures, please refer to our Methodology Page.