Aims and Scope of Functional Ecology
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
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
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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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