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BMC Ecology and Evolution

BMC Ecology and Evolution

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Overview

BMC Ecology and Evolution is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that welcomes research across all aspects of ecological and evolutionary biology, including population genetics, conservation genetics, phylogenetics, behavioural ecology, population ecology, macroecology, palaeontology, biodiversity, theoretical research and ecological and evolutionary developmental biology. 

  • High visibility for your work with open access. 

  • Welcomes research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on SDG 14 “Life Below Water” and SDG 15 “Life on Land”. 

  • Practices rigorous and transparent peer review. 

Lead Editor
  • Jennifer Harman PhD
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Journal metrics

Journal Impact Factor
2.6 (2024)
5-year Journal Impact Factor
2.7 (2024)
Submission to first decision (median)
7 days
Downloads
4.3M (2025)

Calls for papers

Collection

Wetland ecology

In support of World Wetlands Day 2026, BMC Ecology and Evolution invites submissions for an article collection focused on research that informs...

Status
Open for submissions
Submission deadline
01 December 2026
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Journal information

Electronic ISSN
2730-7182
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