Journal profile · Zoology
International Journal of Primatology
ISSN 0164-0291 · eISSN 1573-8604 · Springer US · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1980
International Journal of Primatology: CAS Zone 3 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.22; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,890; median 160 days to acceptance (95 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 52 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Primatology is published by Springer US and is in Zone 3 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Primate Behavior and Ecology, Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, together about 65.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Primatology is a multidisciplinary forum devoted to the dissemination of current research in fundamental primatology. Publishing peer-reviewed, high-quality original articles which feature primates, the journal gathers laboratory and field studies from such diverse disciplines as anthropology, anatomy, ecology, ethology, paleontology, psychology, sociology, and zoology. Original Research Articles address various aspects of primatology and the conservation of primates and their habitats. Articles reporting on species threatened with extinction, to raise awareness of the plight of primates. In addition to original research papers, the International Journal of Primatology considers data descriptors, review articles, book reviews, commentaries, and brief communications. The International Journal of Primatology welcomes proposals for guest-edited Special Issues or Special Sections on a particular theme. A Special Issue is one whole issue of the journal and should include approximately 12-14 articles. A Special Section is a smaller collection of articles. Articles in a Special Issue or Section can include original research articles, reviews, commentaries and guest editorials. To propose a Special Issue, please send the following information to the Editor-in-Chief, Dr Joanna (Jo) M Setchell (joanna.setchell "at" durham.ac.uk): A proposed title Proposed Guest Editors A 250 word abstract that explains why the topic is important A list of the intended contributions An estimated timeline for submissions
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Zoology
Editor-in-chief Joanna M. SetchellPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 18%); most named United Kingdom 3, Mainland China 2, United States 2, Brazil 2, Canada 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Primate Behavior and EcologyPsychology33.8%
- Animal Behavior and ReproductionAgricultural and Biological Sciences16.5%
- Animal Vocal Communication and BehaviorBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology15.1%
- Wildlife Ecology and ConservationEnvironmental Science10.1%
- Amphibian and Reptile BiologyEnvironmental Science4.5%
- Child and Animal Learning DevelopmentPsychology2%
- Bat Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences1.9%
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human BehaviorPsychology1.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Zoology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Zoology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Zoology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PsycINFOCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, AGRICOLA, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
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
- 1.22LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.3Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.63LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.88LetPub ·
- h-index
- 68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 146OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,023OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.7OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 37.34%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 46LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 384,200Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,026 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 33 | 13 |
| 2025 | 52 | 24 | 89 |
| 2024 | 66 | 32 | 195 |
| 2023 | 65 | 34 | 284 |
| 2022 | 82 | 41 | 715 |
| 2021 | 78 | 38 | 972 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
160 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 102 days – 242 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 34 days (95 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 191 days
- Sample
- 95 articles with submission and acceptance dates (122 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,890 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,590 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in International Journal of Primatology, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Guidance on Statement of Equitable Practices Model summary
Guidance on Statement of Equitable Practices
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
- Springer US
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1980
- ISSN
- 0164-0291
- Electronic ISSN
- 1573-8604
- Society / sponsor
- International Primatological Society
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 47, Issue 3 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Primatology
What CAS zone is International Journal of Primatology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Primatology is in Zone 3 of Biology, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Zoology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Primatology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.22; CiteScore 4.3, h-index 146.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Primatology?
Based on the dates recorded on 95 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 160 days (interquartile range 102–242 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly 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.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Primatology based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 18%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (3), Mainland China (2) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Primatology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Primatology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists PsycINFO and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Primatology open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Primatology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,890.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .