Journal of Ethology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Ethology features reviews and original papers relating to all aspects of animal behavior, including traditional ethology.

Papers on field, laboratory, or theoretical studies are welcomed.

In contrast to many other ethological journals that prefer studies testing explicit hypotheses, the Journal of Ethology is interested both in observational studies and in experimental studies.

However, the authors of observational studies are always requested to provide background information about behaviors in their study and an appropriate context to establish the scientific importance of their observation, which in turn produces fascinating hypotheses to explain the behaviors.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.244

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18854

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	66

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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.

• Mate securing tactics and the cost of fighting in the Japanese horned beetle,Allomyrina dichotoma L. (Scarabaeidae)

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Michael T.

• Wing pigmentation, immune ability, fat reserves and territorial status in males of the rubyspot damselfly, Hetaerina americana

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Jorge, Jorge, Alex

• Parental care and mating systems of cichlid fishes in Lake Tanganyika: a preliminary field survey

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Tetsuo

• Fighting and mating behaviors of dimorphic males in the ant

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Kyoichi, Katsusuke

• Quantity discrimination in felines: a preliminary investigation of the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus)

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Paola Etel, Christian

• Effects of farming practices on spatial behaviour of common voles

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Jens, Nadine

• Social organization of the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) in southern India inferred from microsatellite DNA

  Citation: 80

  Authors: T. N. C., R.

• Swainson’s thrushes in migratory disposition exhibit reduced immune function

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Jennifer C., Frank R.

• Notes on the behaviour of lumpfish in sea pens with and without Atlantic salmon present

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Albert K., Patrick, Gerhard, Thor A., Ane V., Atle, Erik, Tor Anders

• Opportunistic and restrictive matings among wild chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains, Tanzania

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Toshikazu, Mariko

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