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Biological Theory is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering the fields of evolution and cognition, including cognitive psychology, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, evolutionary biology, and developmental biology. It was established in 2005 and originally published by MIT Press, sponsored by the Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research. As of January 1, 2012, the publisher is Springer Science+Business Media. The first editor-in-chief was Werner Callebaut (Konrad Lorenz Institute and University of Vienna). The current editor-in-chief is Stuart A. Newman. Less
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Topics Covered on Biological Theory
Evolutionary psychology
Holotype
Cognitive archaeology
Theory of mind
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Natural selection
Germ cell
Biomedical sciences
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
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FAQs on Biological Theory
What is the publishing frequency of Biological Theory? 
Biological Theory published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did Biological Theory publish last year?
In 2023, Biological Theory publsihed 32 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Biological Theory?
For Biological Theory, eISSN is 1555-5550 and pISSN is 1555-5542.
What is Citescore for Biological Theory?
Citescore for Biological Theory is 0.5.
Who is the publisher of Biological Theory?
SPRINGERNATURE is the publisher of Biological Theory.
