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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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The emergence of nonlinear evolutionary trade-offs and the maintenance of genetic polymorphisms.
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Biologging in a free-ranging mammal reveals apparent energetic trade-offs among physiological and behavioural components of the acute-phase response.
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The emergence of nonlinear evolutionary trade-offs and the maintenance of genetic polymorphisms.
- 1 Dec 2024
- Biology letters
Partial consumption of medical face masks by a common beetle species.
- 1 Dec 2024
- Biology letters
Retrospective Editorial.
- 1 Dec 2024
- Biology letters
Consistent long-distance foraging flights across years and seasons at colony level in a neotropical bat.
- 1 Dec 2024
- Biology letters
Collective movement increases initial accuracy and path efficiency in talitrid amphipod orientation.
- 1 Dec 2024
- Biology letters
Biologging in a free-ranging mammal reveals apparent energetic trade-offs among physiological and behavioural components of the acute-phase response.
- 1 Dec 2024
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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.
