Quarterly Review of Biology

Aims & Scope

The premier review journal in biology, The Quarterly Review of Biology has presented insightful historical, philosophical, and technical treatments of important biological topics since 1926.

The QRB publishes outstanding review articles of generous length that are guided by an expansive, inclusive, and often humanistic understanding of biology.

Beyond the core biological sciences, the QRB is also an important review journal for scholars in related areas, which include policy studies and the history and philosophy of science.

A comprehensive section of reviews on new biological books provides educators and researchers alike with information on the latest publications in the life sciences.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	3.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.905

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	92

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5650

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	56

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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.

• The Evolution of Reciprocal Altruism

  Citation: 7121

  Authors: Robert L.

• The Dilemma of Plants: To Grow or Defend

  Citation: 3193

  Authors: Daniel A., William J.

• Life-History Tactics: A Review of the Ideas

  Citation: 2317

  Authors: Stephen C.

• Optimal Foraging: A Selective Review of Theory and Tests

  Citation: 2213

  Authors: G. H., H. R., E. L.

• Conceptual Synthesis in Community Ecology

  Citation: 2182

  Authors: Mark

• Ribosomal DNA: Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetic Inference

  Citation: 1774

  Authors: David M., Michael T.

• Behavioral Syndromes: An Integrative Overview

  Citation: 1596

  Authors: Andrew, Alison M, J Chadwick, Robert E

• Sexual Selection, Social Competition, and Speciation

  Citation: 1385

  Authors: Mary Jane

• Quantitative Laws in Metabolism and Growth

  Citation: 1355

  Authors: Ludwig

• The Population Consequences of Life History Phenomena

  Citation: 1314

  Authors: Lamont C.

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