Biodiversity

Aims & Scope

The aim of Biodiversity is to raise an appreciation and deeper understanding of species, ecosystems and the interconnectedness of the living world and thereby avoid the mismanagement, misuse and destruction of biodiversity.

The Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, news items, opinion pieces, experiences from the field and book reviews, as well as running regular feature sections.

Articles are written for a broad readership including scientists, educators, policy makers, conservationists, science writers, naturalists and students.

Biodiversity aims to provide an international forum on all matters concerning the integrity and wellness of ecosystems, including articles on the impact of climate change, conservation management, agriculture and other human influence on biodiversity.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.336

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15531

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	92

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Environmental Science, 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.

• Agriculture and biodiversity: a review

  Citation: 400

  Authors: Nigel, Sasha

• Pollinating Flies (Diptera): A major contribution to plant diversity and agricultural production

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Axel, C. A., Thomas, F. Christian

• Biodiversity loss and emerging infectious disease: An example from the rodent-borne hemorrhagic fevers

  Citation: 109

  Authors: James N.

• Impact of<i>Prosopis juliflora</i>on Kenya's semi-arid and arid ecosystems and local livelihoods

  Citation: 86

  Authors: P., S., Y., M., R.

• The global decline of pollination services

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Peter G., Blandina F.

• Costa Rica's Area de Conservación Guanacaste: A long march to survival through non-damaging biodevelopment

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Daniel H.

• Predatory fungi, wood decay, and the carbon cycle

  Citation: 81

  Authors: George L.

• Running dry: Freshwater biodiversity, protected areas and climate change

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Jamie, Lara J., Robin

• Climate change, biodiversity conservation, and the role of protected areas: An Australian perspective

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Brendan G., James E.M., Geoffrey, Sandy

• Invasive species information networks: collaboration at multiple scales for prevention, early detection, and rapid response to invasive alien species

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Annie, Catherine, John, Randy, Christine, Les, Michael, Jim, Elizabeth

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