Zoology is the branch of biology that examines animals, including their structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution, as well as how they interact with their environments. In the field of zoology, there are numerous journals to choose from. In this article, ilovephd lists the top 20 Scopus-indexed journals in the field of zoology, as well as their impact factors.
Top Scopus Indexed Journals in Zoology with Impact Factor
1. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
Impact Factor: 4.286
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution are dedicated to bringing Darwin’s dream within grasp – to “have fairly true genealogical trees of each great kingdom of Nature.” The journal provides a forum for molecular studies that advance our understanding of phylogeny and evolution, further the development of phylogenetically more accurate taxonomic classifications, and ultimately bring a unified classification for all the ramifying lines of life. Phylogeographic studies will be considered for publication if they offer EXCEPTIONAL theoretical or empirical advances.
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2. Zootaxa
Zootaxa is a peer-reviewed international journal for rapid publication of high-quality papers on any aspect of systematic zoology, with a preference for large taxonomic works such as monographs and revisions. Zootaxa considers papers on all animal taxa, both living and fossil, and especially encourages descriptions of new taxa.
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3. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society
Impact Factor: 2.138
The Biological Journal of the Linnean Society is a direct descendant of the oldest biological journal in the world, which published the epoch-making papers on evolution by Darwin and Wallace.
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4. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
Impact Factor: 3.286
The Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society publishes papers on systematic and evolutionary zoology and comparative, functional, and other studies where relevant to these areas
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5. ZooKeys
ZooKeys is a peer-reviewed, open-access, rapidly disseminated journal launched to accelerate research and free information exchange in taxonomy, phylogeny, biogeography, and evolution of animals. It aims to apply the latest trends and methodologies in the publishing and preservation of digital materials to meet the highest possible standards of the cyber taxonomy era.
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6. Systematic Entomology
Impact factor:3.844
Systematic Entomology publishes original papers on insect systematics, phylogenetics, and integrative taxonomy, with a preference for general interest papers of broad biological, evolutionary or zoogeographical relevance.
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7. Journal of Mammalogy
Impact Factor: 2.416
The Journal of Mammalogy has been the flagship publication of the American Society of Mammalogists since 1919 and was voted one of the top 100 most influential serials in biology and medicine of the 20th century
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8. Endangered Species Research
ESR has grown dynamically and is recognized as a central journal in this vital field. With its Editorial Board of acknowledged experts from around the world, it attracts papers on a wide range of subjects and species. It publishes Research Articles, Reviews, and Notes, as well as Comments/Reply Comments, Theme Sections, and Opinion Pieces.
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9. Mammal Review
Impact factor: 4.927
Mammal Review is the official scientific periodical of The Mammal Society. Mammal Review covers all aspects of mammalian biology, including behavioral ecology, biogeography, conservation, ecology, ethology, evolution, genetics, human ecology, management, morphology, and taxonomy.
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10. Frontiers in Zoology
Frontiers in Zoology is open access, peer-reviewed online journal publishing high-quality research articles and reviews on all aspects of animal life. As a biological discipline, zoology has one of the longest histories. Today it occasionally appears as though, due to the rapid expansion of life sciences, zoology has been replaced by more or less independent sub-disciplines amongst which exchange is often sparse.
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11. Current Zoology
Impact Factor2.624
Current Zoology (formerly Acta Zoologica Sinica, founded in 1935) is open access, bi-monthly, peer-reviewed international journal of zoology. It publishes review articles and research papers in the fields of ecology, evolution, and behavior.
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12. Zoologica Scripta
Impact factor:3.140
Zoologica Scripta publishes papers in animal systematics and phylogeny, i.e. studies of evolutionary relationships among taxa, and the origin and evolution of biological diversity. Papers can also deal with ecological interactions and geographic distributions (phylogeography) if the results are placed in a wider phylogenetic/systematic/evolutionary context. Zoologica Scripta encourages papers on the development of methods for all aspects of phylogenetic inference and biological nomenclature/classification.
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13. Journal of Zoology
Impact factor:2.322
The Journal of Zoology publishes high-quality research papers that are original and are of broad interest. The Editors seek studies that are hypothesis-driven and interdisciplinary in nature on animal behavior, ecology, physiology, anatomy, developmental biology, evolution, systematics, genetics, and genomics. The journal also welcomes reviews and forum papers on current issues.
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14. Marine Mammal Science
Impact factor:2.090
Published for the Society for Marine Mammalogy, Marine Mammal Science is a source of significant new findings on marine mammals resulting from original research on their form and function, evolution, systematics, physiology, biochemistry, behavior, population biology, life history, genetics, ecology, and conservation. The journal features both original and review articles, notes, opinions, and letters. It serves as a vital resource for anyone studying marine mammals.
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15. Zoology
Impact factor:2.240
Zoology is a journal devoted to experimental and comparative animal science. It presents a common forum for all scientists who take an explicitly organism-oriented and integrative approach to the study of animal form, function, development, and evolution.
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16. Journal of Helminthology
Impact factor:2.17
Journal of Helminthology publishes original papers and review articles on all aspects of pure and applied helminthology, particularly those helminth parasites of environmental health, medical or veterinary importance. Research papers on helminths in wildlife hosts, including plant and insect parasites, are also published along with taxonomic papers contributing to the systematics of a group. The journal will be of interest to academics and researchers involved in the fields of human and veterinary parasitology, public health, microbiology, ecology, and biochemistry.
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17. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Impact Factor: 2.671
The International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (IJP-PAW) publishes the results of original research on parasites of all wildlife, invertebrates, and vertebrates. This includes free-ranging, wild populations, semi-domesticated species (e.g. reindeer), and farmed populations of recently domesticated or wild-captured species (e.g. cultured fishes). Submissions describing studies on captive wildlife can be considered if they include relevant ecological, clinical, or epidemiological aspects.
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18. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
The Marine Biological Association is pleased to announce that from January 1st, 2022 Marine Biodiversity Records will be merging with JMBA. The JMBA will therefore be extending its scope to accept original research articles which document and review changes in geographical ranges of marine species, including the effects of the introduction of a novel or alien species to marine ecosystems, and of taxonomic studies relevant to these changes.
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19. Brazilian Journal of Biology
Impact Factor: 1.394
The Brazilian Journal of Biology was published in April 1941, under the name Revista Brasileira de Biologia, after the formation of the Society of Biology of Brazil, with funding from the philanthropist Guilherme Guinle. It was only in 1971 that the journal was published by the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. In 1998, the journal was published by the International Institute of Ecology and, in 2000, it adopted the title Brazilian Journal of Biology.
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20. European Journal of Protistology
Impact Factor: 3.020
Articles deal with protists, unicellular organisms encountered free-living in various habitats or as parasites or used in basic research or applications. The European Journal of Protistology covers topics such as the structure and systematics of protists, their development, ecology, molecular biology, and physiology
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I hope, this article would help you to find the top journals in zoology to publish your valuable research findings.
