Journal profile · ZOOLOGY
Zoology in the Middle East
ISSN 0939-7140 · eISSN 2326-2680 · Taylor and Francis Ltd. · GERMANY · Annual · Founded 1986
Zoology in the Middle East: CAS Zone 4 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.56; subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; median 122 days to acceptance (87 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 54 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Zoology in the Middle East is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. and is in Zone 4 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fish Biology and Ecology Studies, Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy and Amphibian and Reptile Biology, together about 22.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Genetics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aims and Scope Zoology in the Middle East is a leading international journal dedicated to the study of animal diversity, ecology, evolution, and conservation in one of the world’s most significant biogeographical regions. Since its establishment in 1986, the journal has served as a specialized platform for advancing zoological knowledge across the Middle East and its neighboring areas. Geographic Focus Our geographic scope is centred on the Middle East (West Asia and beyond), understood as a major biogeographic bridge linking the Palaearctic, Afrotropical, and Oriental realms. We welcome studies from within the region and carefully framed comparative contributions from adjacent areas that help interpret regional patterns, including the eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans, the North Caucasus, North Africa, and parts of Central Asia. Core Subjects The journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research across a broad range of zoological disciplines, including but not limited to: Community, population, and behavioural ecology Biogeography, zoogeography, and species distributions over time Conservation biology, restoration, and wildlife management Invasion biology Systematics, taxonomy, and integrative taxonomy Morphology Biodiversity assessment and monitoring Evolutionary ecology, phylogenetics, and phylogeography Wildlife ecology and human-wildlife interactions Methodological and data contributions that enable robust and reproducible zoological research Editorial Priorities The journal is committed to upholding rigorous scientific standards while remaining responsive to the practical challenges faced by researchers in the region. In this context, particular value is given to submissions that address well-defined questions or gaps in knowledge, use appropriate and transparent methods, and improve coverage of underrepresented taxa, geographies, and ecosystems. The journal seeks to promote exchange of knowledge across taxonomic groups, disciplines, and research communities, while serving as a rigorous and constructive platform for zoological research relevant to the region. Mission In a region facing significant environmental and societal pressures, Zoology in the Middle East aims to provide a stable, fair, and rigorous platform for scholarly work. We are dedicated to documenting the region’s faunal heritage, preserving scientific knowledge, and ensuring that this critical record remains accessible to current and future generations of researchers.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ZOOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Baran YoğurtçuoğluPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Türkiye 1, Poland 1, Greece 1 (3 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fish Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences8.1%
- Lepidoptera: Biology and TaxonomyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.5%
- Amphibian and Reptile BiologyEnvironmental Science7%
- Wildlife Ecology and ConservationEnvironmental Science6%
- Plant and animal studiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.9%
- Genetic diversity and population structureBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.6%
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.6%
- Identification and Quantification in FoodBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Zoology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Zoology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Zoology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceCAB AbstractsPublisher website
Other: ProQuest, CABI, EBSCOhost, Elsevier BV, Thomson Reuters, VINITI RAN
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
- 0.56LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.31Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.62Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 19LetPub ·
- h-index
- 30OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 384OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.58OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 2.92%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 53LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 21,000Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 21,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,791 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 54 | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | 44 | 3 | 45 |
| 2023 | 43 | 9 | 82 |
| 2022 | 45 | 8 | 117 |
| 2021 | 41 | 8 | 149 |
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
122 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 76 days – 187 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 29 days (87 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 152 days
- Sample
- 87 articles with submission and acceptance dates (94 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)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 39%Publisher website ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 39%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 35 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 35 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 73 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review 2025
- 73 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 23 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 23 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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
- Open access Open access
Hybrid open access journal, part of Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving the option to publish open access. Model summary
Zoology in the Middle East is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the discoverability …
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
- Taylor and Francis Ltd.
- Country or region
- GERMANY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Annual
- Founded
- 1986
- ISSN
- 0939-7140
- Electronic ISSN
- 2326-2680
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 72, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Zoology in the Middle East
What CAS zone is Zoology in the Middle East in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Zoology in the Middle East is in Zone 4 of Biology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Zoology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Zoology in the Middle East?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.56; CiteScore 1.4, h-index 30.
How long does peer review take at Zoology in the Middle East?
Based on the dates recorded on 87 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 122 days (interquartile range 76–187 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 39% (2025). 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 Zoology in the Middle East based?
Of the 3 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Türkiye (1), Poland (1) and Greece (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Zoology in the Middle East?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Zoology in the Middle East is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science and CAB Abstracts; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Zoology in the Middle East open access, and what is the APC?
Zoology in the Middle East is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .