期刊档案 · HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Biological Theory
ISSN 1555-5542 · eISSN 1555-5550 · Springer Nature
Biological Theory 中科院 哲学 2区（2025 年升级版），影响因子 2（官网公布），混合开放获取，APC 约 3,290 美元，近 24 个月 71 篇文章投稿到接收中位 227 天，2025 年发文 36 篇，ESCI、Scopus 收录。
研究范围
研究范围与定位
Biological Theory 由 Springer Nature 出版，属中科院哲学大类（2025 升级版2区）。按 OpenAlex 近年发文统计，该刊主要发表 Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation、Philosophy and History of Science、Evolution and Genetic Dynamics 等主题的论文，这 3 个主题约占 42%。（根据 OpenAlex 主题统计与中科院分区数据生成）
Biological Theory is devoted to theoretical advances in the fields of evolution and cognition with an emphasis on the conceptual integration afforded by evolutionary and developmental approaches. The journal appeals to a wide audience of scientists, social scientists, and scholars from the humanities, particularly philosophers and historians of biology. Read more about the journal owner Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research (KLI): https://www.springer.com/journal/13752/updates/18907526 Articles are single anonymous reviewed by independent international reviewers. Read more about the journal Editorial Policies: https://www.springer.com/journal/13752/updates/18906232 Follow us on Bluesky: @biologicaltheory.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief Kevin Lala PhD View all editors
摘自期刊官网 Aims & Scope
研究方向（LetPub）：HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
主编 Kevin Lala出版商官网
主要研究主题 OpenAlex 近年发文统计，占比为近似值
- Evolutionary Game Theory and CooperationSocial Sciences17.5%
- Philosophy and History of ScienceArts and Humanities17.2%
- Evolution and Genetic DynamicsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.3%
- Language and cultural evolutionSocial Sciences7.3%
- Origins and Evolution of LifePhysics and Astronomy7%
- Gene Regulatory Network AnalysisBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.6%
- Evolution and Science EducationArts and Humanities4.2%
- Plant and animal studiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.4%
分区与收录
学科分区与数据库收录
中科院期刊分区表
期刊分区表（ 2025年3月升级版）哲学 2 区
| 类别 | 学科 | 分区 |
|---|---|---|
| 大类 | 哲学 | 2 区 |
| 小类 | 科学史与科学哲学HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE | 2 区 |
Top 期刊：否综述期刊：否
《新锐期刊分区表》（ 2026年3月发布）哲学 1 区
| 类别 | 学科 | 分区 |
|---|---|---|
| 大类 | 哲学 | 1 区 |
| 小类 | 科学史与科学哲学HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE | 2 区 |
Top 期刊：是综述期刊：未标注
期刊分区表（ 2023年12月旧的升级版）未收录
该期刊未被此版本分区表收录。
数据库收录
ESCIScopusLetPub
国际期刊预警名单：各版本均未列入LetPub
期刊官网自述收录
Google Scholar、EBSCO、ProQuest、Dimensions、CNKI、Baidu、Naver、OCLC、Portico、CLOCKSS出版商官网
期刊官网列出的收录清单，未与各数据库逐一核对；Web of Science 各子库以上方记录为准。
不同版本、大类与小类分别展示，不将不同评价口径合并为一个分区值；投稿与考核前请确认所在机构采用的版本。
指标
影响力指标与发文规模
影响力指标
- 影响因子（出版商公布） 2025
- 2出版商官网 ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.66LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 54OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 324OpenAlex ·
- 两年平均被引
- 2.1OpenAlex ·
- 自引率
- 5%LetPub ·
- Gold OA 文章占比
- 60.23%LetPub ·
发文规模
- 年文章数
- 33LetPub ·
- 年下载量（出版商公布） 2025
- 214,700出版商官网 ·
逐年发文量 OpenAlex 统计 · 累计 867 篇 · 当年数据不完整
| 年份 | 发文量 | 其中 OA | 被引 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 23 | 11 |
| 2025 | 36 | 26 | 99 |
| 2024 | 31 | 27 | 100 |
| 2023 | 32 | 22 | 220 |
| 2022 | 29 | 19 | 241 |
| 2021 | 27 | 19 | 265 |
不同来源的统计口径与观测时间不同，页面保留各来源原值；“出版商公布”为期刊官网自述数据。
审稿与录用
审稿周期与录用情况
文章统计的审稿周期 Crossref 登记的稿件日期 · 至
227 天投稿到接收中位数 · P25–P75 169 天 – 289 天
- 接收到上线
- 中位数 34 天（74 篇）
- 投稿到上线
- 中位数 268 天
- 样本
- 71 篇有投稿与接收日期的文章（窗口内共 79 篇），最近一篇接收于
只统计最终被录用并发表的文章，不含被拒稿件的处理时间，因此通常长于出版商公布的"首次决定时间"。
其他来源
- 投稿到首次决定
- 9 天出版商官网 ·
- 评审方式
- 单盲同行评审、双盲同行评审出版商官网
社区反馈来自投稿者样本，置信度 0.5，不代表期刊承诺；“出版商公布”的时间节点定义以官网为准。
费用与开放获取
版面费与开放获取政策
混合开放获取LetPub
订阅期刊，作者可付费选择开放获取发表。
| 来源 | 文章处理费 | 费用减免 | 许可证 | 观测时间 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,290 / EUR 2,690 / GBP 2,390 | — | — |
混合期刊的文章处理费仅在作者选择开放获取发表时收取；按订阅方式发表通常不收费。
费用以期刊官网为准；不同来源的观测时间可能不同，页面保留各来源原值，不做平均。
投稿要求
文章类型与投稿政策（官网）
投稿准备要点7 项，摘自作者指南
- 摘要
- 150–250 词
- 关键词
- ≥ 4 个
- 正文篇幅
- ≤ 7,000 词
- 参考文献格式
- 著者-出版年制
- 首次投稿格式
- 允许不按期刊格式排版（free format）
- 推荐审稿人
- 可选
- 投稿信（Cover letter）
- 必须提供
接收的文章类型17 种，含篇幅限制
- book reviewA book review provides an overview of a recently published book of particular significance within evolutionary and developmental biology or cognitive science. I…正文 ≤ 3,000 词
- book reviewsA book review provides an overview of a recently published book of particular significance within evolutionary and developmental biology or cognitive science. I…未说明篇幅
- classics in biological theoryEssays highlighting the continued relevance of key papers from the past for current research in biology (with the original paper published as supplementary mate…未说明篇幅
- commentaryup to 3,000 words). Target article with commentaries Original article of unusual significance (up to 7,000 words) published with up to three commentaries from i…正文 ≤ 7,000 词
- critical concepts in biological theoryArticles providing a concise summary of a fundamental concept in biology, acknowledging controversies and disagreements (up to 3,000 words).未说明篇幅
- editorialDear Biological Theory authors, In recent months, Biological Theory has experienced a substantial increase in manuscript submissions. To ensure that we can main…未说明篇幅
- historical essaysA historical essay uses historical evidence and analysis to shed light on a specific question related to past biological research (up to 7,000 words).未说明篇幅
- original articleOriginal articles report novel research in evolutionary and developmental biology or cognitive science, with a particular focus on the theory and philosophy of …正文 ≤ 7,000 词
- original articlesOriginal articles report novel research in evolutionary and developmental biology or cognitive science, with a particular focus on the theory and philosophy of …未说明篇幅
- original paperr current research in biology (with the original paper published as supplementary material and translated into English where required) (up to 3,000 words). Arti…正文 ≤ 3,000 词
- perspectiveAn opinion piece is a short personal work that offers a new perspective on a research-related topic on the theory and philosophy of biology, designed to stimula…正文 ≤ 5,000 词
- perspectivesAn opinion piece is a short personal work that offers a new perspective on a research-related topic on the theory and philosophy of biology, designed to stimula…未说明篇幅
- reviewe debate rather than present a balanced review (up to 5,000 words). Historical essays A historical essay uses historical evid正文 ≤ 5,000 词
- review articleReviews summarize, synthesize, and critically evaluate existing research on a specific topic in evolutionary and developmental biology, or cognitive science, pr…正文 ≤ 7,000 词
- review articlesReviews summarize, synthesize, and critically evaluate existing research on a specific topic in evolutionary and developmental biology, or cognitive science, pr…未说明篇幅
- target article with commentariesOriginal article of unusual significance (up to 7,000 words) published with up to three commentaries from independent experts (1,000-2,000 words) and a reply fr…未说明篇幅
- thematic issues and thematic sectionsA collection of original articles on the same topic concerning research into the theory and philosophy of biology and cognition, handled by one or more guest ed…未说明篇幅
官网政策摘录AI 使用、作者资格、利益冲突、数据可用性、出版伦理、许可与版权、开放获取、同行评审
- AI 使用 Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; LLM use must be documented in the Methods section (or suitable alternative part); AI-assisted copy editing need not be declared. 模型摘要
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
原文 ↗出版商官网 ·- 作者资格 Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
原文 ↗出版商官网 ·- 利益冲突 Disclosures and declarations
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原文 ↗出版商官网 ·- 数据可用性
Data transparency: authors should ensure data, materials, software and code support published claims and comply with field standards; journals may have individual research data sharing policies. 模型摘要
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards. Please note that journals may have individual policies on (sharing) research data in concordance with disciplinary norms and expectations.
原文 ↗出版商官网 ·- 出版伦理 Compliance with Ethical Standards
Journal is a COPE member and follows COPE guidelines for handling misconduct; authors must not misrepresent research results. 模型摘要
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
原文 ↗出版商官网 ·- 许可与版权 Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
原文 ↗出版商官网 ·- 开放获取 Open access publishing
Open Choice (open access) articles retain copyright with the author and are published under a Creative Commons license. 模型摘要
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Biological Theory, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
原文 ↗出版商官网 ·- 同行评审
Authors may suggest suitable reviewers and/or request exclusion of certain individuals at submission. 模型摘要
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts.
原文 ↗出版商官网 ·
摘录来自期刊官网页面，仅保留原文片段；“模型摘要”由 Workers AI 生成并经原文校验，以官网为准。
基本信息
出版信息与官方入口
- 出版商
- Springer Nature
- ISSN
- 1555-5542
- 电子版 ISSN
- 1555-5550
- 官网最新一期
- Volume 21, Issue 2（2026 年 6 月）
- 官方链接
- 期刊主页 ↗OpenAlex
- 投稿系统 ↗出版商官网
- 专刊 / 特刊征稿 ↗出版商官网
常见问题
关于 Biological Theory 的常见问题
Biological Theory 是中科院几区期刊？
2025 年升级版分区表中，Biological Theory 为哲学 2区，小类 科学史与科学哲学 2 区。2026 年新锐版分区表中为哲学 1区。不同版本与大小类分区不能混用。
Biological Theory 的影响因子是多少？
期刊官网公布的影响因子为 2（2025 年度），属期刊自述数据，LetPub 暂无该刊的影响因子记录，CiteScore 为 4.4，h-index 为 54。
Biological Theory 的审稿周期多长？
按 2024年10月至2026年10月（近 24 个月）71 篇已发表文章登记的日期，投稿到接收的中位数为 227 天（四分位 169–289 天）。文章统计只含被录用的稿件，出版商数据口径以官网为准，社区反馈来自投稿者样本，均不代表期刊承诺。
Biological Theory 的投稿格式要求是什么？
据期刊作者指南：摘要：150–250 词；关键词：≥ 4 个；正文篇幅：≤ 7,000 词；参考文献格式：著者-出版年制；首次投稿格式：允许不按期刊格式排版（free format）；推荐审稿人：可选；投稿信：必须提供。以上由模型从作者指南提取并逐项与原文核对，投稿前请以官网最新版本为准。
Biological Theory 被哪些数据库收录？
据 LetPub 与 DOAJ 记录，Biological Theory 被 ESCI、Scopus 收录。
Biological Theory 是开放获取期刊吗？版面费多少？
Biological Theory 为混合开放获取。选择开放获取发表时APC 约 3,290 美元。
来源与更新
本页事实来自 LetPub、OpenAlex、出版商官网；每个数字旁标注来源与观测日期，冲突数据保留各来源原值。LetPub 原始详情页：查看 ↗（2026-08-26 归档）。最近更新：。