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Aims and Scope
Biology Letters is a peer-reviewed, biological, scientific journal published by the Royal Society. It focuses on the rapid publication of short high quality research articles, reviews and opinion pieces across the biological sciences. Biology Letters has an average turnaround time of twenty four days from submission to a first decision. Less
Biology Letters Key Metrics
CiteScore 
6.2
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
H-Index
126
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q1Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
SNIP
1.28
Topics Covered on Biology Letters
Insect
Semen
Salamander
Wolbachia
Zooplankton
Sperm whale
Metabolic rate
Social learning
GRASP
Sexual conflict
Sea ice
Clothing
Major histocompatibility complex
Ecological resilience
Fossil Record
Longevity
Mantis
Vertebrate
Climate change
Hyperoxia
Biology Letters Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROYAL SOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2003 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in Biology Letters
Ionizing radiation has negligible effects on the age, telomere length and corticosterone levels of Chornobyl tree frogs.
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Breed function and behaviour correlate with endocranial volume in domestic dogs.
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Fisheries-induced life-history changes recover in experimentally harvested fish populations.
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The macroecology of Mesozoic dinosaurs.
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Constant companions: wild zebra finch pairs display extreme spatial cohesion.
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A feminine advantage in the domain of harm: a review and path forward.
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Ionizing radiation has negligible effects on the age, telomere length and corticosterone levels of Chornobyl tree frogs.
- 1 Nov 2024
- Biology letters
Breed function and behaviour correlate with endocranial volume in domestic dogs.
- 1 Nov 2024
- Biology letters
Fisheries-induced life-history changes recover in experimentally harvested fish populations.
- 1 Nov 2024
- Biology letters
The macroecology of Mesozoic dinosaurs.
- 1 Nov 2024
- Biology letters
Constant companions: wild zebra finch pairs display extreme spatial cohesion.
- 1 Nov 2024
- Biology letters
A feminine advantage in the domain of harm: a review and path forward.
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FAQs on Biology Letters
How long has Biology Letters been actively publishing? 
Biology Letters has been in operation since 2003 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Biology Letters?
Biology Letters published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did Biology Letters publish last year?
In 2023, Biology Letters publsihed 179 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Biology Letters?
For Biology Letters, eISSN is 1744-957X and pISSN is 1744-9561.
What is Citescore for Biology Letters?
Citescore for Biology Letters is 6.2.
What is the H Index for Biology Letters ?
H Index for Biology Letters is 126.
What is SNIP score for Biology Letters?
SNIP score for Biology Letters is 1.28.
What is the SJR for Biology Letters?
SJR for Biology Letters is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Biology Letters?
ROYAL SOC is the publisher of Biology Letters.
