Journal of Tropical Ecology

Aims & Scope

Journal of Tropical Ecology aims to address topics of general relevance and significance to tropical ecology.

This includes sub-disciplines of ecology, such as conservation biology, evolutionary ecology, marine ecology, microbial ecology, molecular ecology, quantitative ecology, etc.

Studies in the field of tropical medicine, specifically where it involves ecological surroundings (e.g., zoonotic or vector-borne disease ecology), are also suitable.

We also welcome methods papers, provided that the techniques are well-described and are of broad general utility.

Please keep in mind that studies focused on specific geographic regions or on particular taxa will be better suited to more specialist journals.

In order to help the editors make their decision, in your cover letter please address the specific hypothesis your study addresses, and how the results will interest the broad field of tropical ecology.

While we will consider purely descriptive studies of outstanding general interest, the case for them should be made in the cover letter.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.355

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	98

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15020

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	145

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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.

• Tropical secondary forests

  Citation: 857

  Authors: Sandra, Ariel E.

• Common allometric equations for estimating the tree weight of mangroves

  Citation: 444

  Authors: Akira, Sasitorn, Shogo

• Effects of isolation on the water status of forest patches in the Brazilian Amazon

  Citation: 431

  Authors: Valerie

• Fire as a large-scale edge effect in Amazonian forests

  Citation: 356

  Authors: Mark A., William F.

• Complex edge effects on soil moisture and microclimate in central Amazonian forest

  Citation: 272

  Authors: J. L. C., V.

• Changes in tree species abundance in a Neotropical forest: impact of climate change

  Citation: 248

  Authors: Richard, Stephen P., Robin B.

• Density and diversity of lianas along a chronosequence in a central Panamanian lowland forest

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Saara J., Stefan A., Julie S.

• Phenology and stem-growth periodicity of tree species in Amazonian floodplain forests

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Jochen, Maria Teresa F., Sabine, Viviana, Martin

• The mound-building termite <i>Macrotermes michaelseni</i> as an ecosystem engineer

  Citation: 241

  Authors: J.M., T.S., W.N.

• The dynamics of tree populations in tropical forest: a review

  Citation: 227

  Authors: M. D., Diana, F. E.

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