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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
Functional Ecology Key Metrics
CiteScore 
9.5
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
H-Index
174
Impact Factor
5 - 10
Scite Index
0.85 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
SNIP
1.9
Time to Accept
6
Mo
Time to Publish
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months2%
4 to 6 months39%
7 to 9 months37%
Above 9 months22%
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Topics Covered on Functional Ecology
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
Functional Ecology Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1987 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in Functional Ecology
Heat alters diverse thermal tolerance mechanisms: An organismal framework for studying climate change effects in a wild bird
- 9 Dec 2024
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Complementary effects of beneficial and non‐beneficial mycorrhizal fungi on root phosphatase activity: A mycorrhizal “White Album” effect
- 9 Dec 2024
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Functional traits of plant roots and Collembola determine their tri‐trophic interactions with soil microbes
- 9 Dec 2024
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Carnivorous sundews (<i>Drosera rotundifolia</i>) are more carnivorous in high‐light bog microhabitats that are not also nutrient‐rich
- 9 Dec 2024
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Causal determinism by plant host identity in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community assembly
- 5 Dec 2024
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Species‐specific root–shoot ratios in a diverse grassland community
- 4 Dec 2024
- Functional Ecology
Heat alters diverse thermal tolerance mechanisms: An organismal framework for studying climate change effects in a wild bird
- 9 Dec 2024
- Functional Ecology
Complementary effects of beneficial and non‐beneficial mycorrhizal fungi on root phosphatase activity: A mycorrhizal “White Album” effect
- 9 Dec 2024
- Functional Ecology
Functional traits of plant roots and Collembola determine their tri‐trophic interactions with soil microbes
- 9 Dec 2024
- Functional Ecology
Carnivorous sundews (<i>Drosera rotundifolia</i>) are more carnivorous in high‐light bog microhabitats that are not also nutrient‐rich
- 9 Dec 2024
- Functional Ecology
Causal determinism by plant host identity in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community assembly
- 5 Dec 2024
- Functional Ecology
Species‐specific root–shoot ratios in a diverse grassland community
- 4 Dec 2024
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FAQs on Functional Ecology
How long has Functional Ecology been actively publishing? 
Functional Ecology has been in operation since 1987 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Functional Ecology?
Functional Ecology published with a Bi-monthly frequency.
How many articles did Functional Ecology publish last year?
In 2023, Functional Ecology publsihed 254 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Functional Ecology?
For Functional Ecology, eISSN is 1365-2435 and pISSN is 0269-8463.
What is Citescore for Functional Ecology?
Citescore for Functional Ecology is 9.5.
What is the H Index for Functional Ecology ?
H Index for Functional Ecology is 174.
What is SNIP score for Functional Ecology?
SNIP score for Functional Ecology is 1.9.
What is the SJR for Functional Ecology?
SJR for Functional Ecology is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Functional Ecology?
WILEY is the publisher of Functional Ecology.
