Journal profile · BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION-ORNITHOLOGY
Avian Conservation and Ecology
ISSN 1712-6568 · eISSN 1712-6576 · The Resilience Alliance · CANADA · Founded 2005
Avian Conservation and Ecology: CAS Zone 4 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.25; fully open access; APC about USD 800; review over 12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 43 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Avian Conservation and Ecology is published by The Resilience Alliance and is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Avian ecology and behavior, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and Rangeland and Wildlife Management, together about 51.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Ecology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Ecology and Society is an electronic, peer-reviewed, multi-, inter-, and trans-disciplinary journal devoted to the dissemination of current research on social-ecological systems and resilience. As the world faces ever more pervasive and severe crises linked to the interdependencies between people and nature, creativity, analysis, and action on sustainability across the globe are more urgent than ever. The journal seeks papers that are novel, integrative, and written in a way that is accessible to a wide audience that includes scientists and practitioners, from an array of disciplines from the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities concerned with the relationship between society and the life-supporting ecosystems on which human well-being ultimately depends. We welcome contributions from a wide range of scientific disciplines in natural and social sciences and arts and humanities, but especially those that are inter- and trans-disciplinary. We are keen to include collaborative work of different kinds, between scientists and practitioners and across different knowledge domains. Papers must be original and should address core issues of sustainability of social-ecological systems, which may be assessed at different scales and in diverse contexts. Content of the journal includes applied, theoretical, experimental, and experiential contributions. Papers should cover topics relating to the ecological, political, and social dimensions of social-ecological systems. Specifically, the journal publishes articles that present research findings on the following issues: (a) the current status of the complex interactions between nature and society, (b) the biophysical, social, and political drivers of the (un)sustainable dynamics of social-ecological systems as well as those that foster (or prevent) their resilience, (c) the means by which we can develop and sustain desired future pathways. Ecology and Society strives for a rich, respectful, and nurturing peer-review process that fosters quality, relevance, and impact through in-depth feedback to authors. As articles are accepted, they are published in an “Issue in Progress.” At four-month intervals, the Issue-in-Progress is declared a New Issue, and subscribers receive the table of contents of the issue via email. We encourage the publication of Special Features. Special Features comprise a set of manuscripts that address a single theme and include an introductory and summary manuscript. We seek Special Fe
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION-ORNITHOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Jennifer L. LaversPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Canada 22, United States 2, United Kingdom 1, Australia 1, Mexico 1 (29 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Avian ecology and behaviorEnvironmental Science21.4%
- Wildlife Ecology and ConservationEnvironmental Science15.8%
- Rangeland and Wildlife ManagementEnvironmental Science14%
- Species Distribution and Climate ChangeEnvironmental Science9.7%
- Fire effects on ecosystemsEnvironmental Science8.1%
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesEnvironmental Science6.4%
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and ConservationEnvironmental Science4%
- Animal Ecology and Behavior StudiesEnvironmental Science3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Ornithology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biodiversity Conservation | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biodiversity Conservation | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Ornithology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Ornithology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biodiversity Conservation | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Current ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.25LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2021
- 1.64Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.48LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 16LetPub ·
- h-index
- 42OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 254OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.02OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 42LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 674 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 41 | 4 |
| 2025 | 43 | 43 | 57 |
| 2024 | 52 | 52 | 78 |
| 2023 | 43 | 43 | 173 |
| 2022 | 82 | 82 | 433 |
| 2021 | 53 | 53 | 492 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 40 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 800 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 800 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 800 | Yes | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Reference style
- Harvard
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism
- AI use Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted Writing Tools
The use of AI tools can assist with data gathering, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. Yet, the use of these tools also poses ethical challenges that will be assessed on a one-by-one basis by the journal’s Editors in Chief. The use of AI generative or AI-assisted technology, such as large language models or LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT), in the writing process must be properly documented and acknow…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship of Paper
Authors include all those who have made significant contributions to the manuscript. The types of contributions can be very diverse and include: conceiving and undertaking research, contributing embodied knowledge, operationalizing actions toward more sustainable pathways, co-producing knowledge and solutions, analyzing data, writing, or revising the manuscript. The corresponding author will verif…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials in submitted manuscripts must not be used by the editor in their own research without the written consent of the author.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Access and Retention
This journal has a Data and Code Availability Statement requirement. All authors are invited to make available all relevant data and code underlying the findings described in their manuscript. The journal requires all authors to include a data and code availability statement that is published with the article.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Permission to Use Copyright Protected Material
If, in your submission, you include any material created or published by someone else you must get permission from the copyright holder. Most publishers have their own forms. Once you have received permission from the copyright holder please send a copy to [email protected] (include your manuscript number in the subject line). If there is a fee involved please also send a copy of your receipt as p…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides open access to all of its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Authors, or where required by law, their employers, retain copyright. In response to authors’ requests, Ecology and Society is now licensing all its articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Yo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Originality and Plagiarism
The authors must ensure they submit entirely original works. If the authors use the work or words of others in their manuscript, they must ensure that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- The Resilience Alliance
- Country or region
- CANADA
- Language
- English
- Founded
- 2005
- ISSN
- 1712-6568
- Electronic ISSN
- 1712-6576
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Avian Conservation and Ecology
What CAS zone is Avian Conservation and Ecology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Avian Conservation and Ecology is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Ornithology / Biodiversity Conservation. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Avian Conservation and Ecology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.25; CiteScore 2.2, h-index 42.
How long does peer review take at Avian Conservation and Ecology?
Authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Avian Conservation and Ecology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Reference style: Harvard; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Avian Conservation and Ecology based?
Of the 29 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Canada (22), United States (2) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Avian Conservation and Ecology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Avian Conservation and Ecology is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Avian Conservation and Ecology open access, and what is the APC?
Avian Conservation and Ecology is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 800.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .