African Journal of Ecology

Aims & Scope

African Journal of Ecology (formerly East African Wildlife Journal) publishes original scientific research into the ecology and conservation of the animals and plants of Africa.

It has a wide circulation both within and outside Africa and is the foremost research journal on the ecology of the continent.

In addition to original articles, the Journal publishes comprehensive reviews on topical subjects and brief communications of preliminary results.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13524

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	517

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.411

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• AGE CRITERIA FOR THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT

  Citation: 348

  Authors: R. M.

• Structure and composition of benthic macroinvertebrates of a tropical forest stream, River Nyamweru, western Uganda

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Charles, S. Kizito, Boniface

• Water availability and its influence on the structure and dynamics of a savannah large mammal community

  Citation: 275

  Authors: DAVID

• Size, life history and ecology in mammals

  Citation: 245

  Authors: D.

• ECOLOGICAL SEPARATION OF THE LARGE MAMMAL SPECIES IN THE TARANGIRE GAME RESERVE, TANGANYIKA1

  Citation: 216

  Authors: H. F.

• Rainfall, soil nutrient status and biomass of large African savanna mammals

  Citation: 212

  Authors: R.

• The elephant problem–an alternative hypothesis

  Citation: 197

  Authors: GRAEME

• A gentle introduction to camera‐trap data analysis

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Rahel

• The Indian Ocean dipole – the unsung driver of climatic variability in East Africa

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Rob, Cassian, Swadhin, Toshio

• The impacts of elephant, giraffe and fire upon the <i>Acacia tortilis</i> woodlands of the Serengeti

  Citation: 175

  Authors: R. A. P.

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