Functional Ecology
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Aims and Scope
Functional Ecology is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering physiological, behavioural, and evolutionary ecology, as well as ecosystems and community ecology, emphasizing an integrative approach. Less
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- PublisherWILEY
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyBi-monthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyBi-monthly
- Publication Start Year1987
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| Months | % Papers published |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | 2% |
| 4-6 | 39% |
| 7-9 | 37% |
| >9 | 22% |
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Year-wise Publication
- 5Y
- 10Y
FAQs
Since when has Functional Ecology been publishing? 
The Functional Ecology has been publishing since 1987 till date.
How frequently is the Functional Ecology published?
Functional Ecology is published Bi-monthly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Functional Ecology?
Functional Ecology has a H-index score of 174, Citescore of 9.5, SNIP score of 1.9, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of Functional Ecology?
The publisher of Functional Ecology is WILEY.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Functional Ecology?
For the Functional Ecology's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Functional Ecology on editage?
For the Functional Ecology metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.
What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Functional Ecology?
The eISSN number is 1365-2435 and pISSN number is 0269-8463 for Functional Ecology.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Climate change, Plant species, Metabolic rate, Insect, Senescence, Soil respiration, Oxidative stress, Grassland, Dominance hierarchy, Thermocouple, Biodiversity, Land use, Coral reef, Spatial analysis, Growth rate, Drought stress, Body size, Species richness, Phenotypic plasticity, Primary production.
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Absolutely. Publishing in reputable journals can enhance your academic profile, making you more competitive for grants, tenure, and other professional opportunities.
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While high-impact journals offer greater visibility, they are often highly competitive. It's essential to balance the journal's impact factor with the likelihood of your work being accepted.