Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Aims & Scope

This journal publishes relevant information on the behaviour of domesticated and utilized animals.

Topics covered include: -Behaviour of farm, zoo and laboratory animals in relation to animal management and welfare -Behaviour of companion animals in relation to behavioural problems, for example, in relation to the training of dogs for different purposes, in relation to behavioural problems -Studies of the behaviour of wild animals when these studies are relevant from an applied perspective, for example in relation to wildlife management, pest management or nature conservation -Methodological studies within relevant fields The principal subjects are farm, companion and laboratory animals, including, of course, poultry.

The journal also deals with the following animal subjects: -Those involved in any farming system, e.g. deer, rabbits and fur-bearing animals -Those in ANY form of confinement, e.g. zoos, safari parks and other forms of display -Feral animals, and any animal species which impinge on farming operations, e.g. as causes of loss or damage -Species used for hunting, recreation etc. may also be considered as acceptable subjects in some instances -Laboratory animals, if the material relates to their behavioural requirements

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.625

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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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 and Veterinary, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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.

• Fish welfare: Current issues in aquaculture

  Citation: 814

  Authors: Paul J.

• Sources of stress in captivity

  Citation: 742

  Authors: Kathleen N., Chris T.

• Environmental enrichment: Increasing the biological relevance of captive environments

  Citation: 736

  Authors: Ruth C.

• Cognitive bias as an indicator of animal emotion and welfare: Emerging evidence and underlying mechanisms

  Citation: 563

  Authors: Michael, Oliver H.P., Richard M.A., Elizabeth S.

• Assessing the human–animal relationship in farmed species: A critical review

  Citation: 529

  Authors: Susanne, Xavier, Vivi, Maria-Vittoria, Andrew M., E. Kathalijne, Robert Bryan

• Behavioral development in animals undergoing domestication

  Citation: 457

  Authors: Edward O

• Behavioural, saliva cortisol and heart rate responses to different types of stimuli in dogs

  Citation: 435

  Authors: Bonne, Matthijs B.H, Jan A.R.A.M, Hans W, Jan A

• Why and how should we use environmental enrichment to tackle stereotypic behaviour?

  Citation: 396

  Authors: G., R., N., S.

• Human–animal interactions in livestock production

  Citation: 381

  Authors: P.H

• Stress and the welfare of cultured fish

  Citation: 378

  Authors: F.S

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