West African Journal of Applied Ecology
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
19 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
This research journal has been established by the Ecological Laboratory Unit of the University of Ghana, Accra to publish original papers, invited articles and book reviews in English on general ecology. Papers are peer reviewed by consulting editors. The journal is targeted at scientists, policy makers and the general public. The subject areas to be covered include the following: -Theoretical and Applied Ecology- Environmental Studies- Environmental Management- Population Studies- Sustainable use of Natural Resources- Atmospheric Science- Aquatic Sciences and Oceanography- Terrestrial Ecology- Soil Sciences- Human Settlements- Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Reduction- Sustainable Development- Traditional Knowledge on Biodiversity and its sustainable use- Application in Agriculture and Land Use- Health and Environmental Protection
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact
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Measures cumulative publication volume and citation impact.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.
Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.
Scopus Subject Categories
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 6 | 13 |
| 2020 | — | 23 | 68 |
| 2019 | — | 19 | 108 |
| 2018 | — | 32 | 242 |
| 2017 | — | 12 | 74 |
| 2016 | — | 11 | 46 |
| 2015 | — | 13 | 114 |
| 2014 | — | 7 | 59 |
| 2013 | — | 12 | 81 |
| 2012 | — | 22 | 210 |
| 2011 | — | 21 | 286 |
| 2010 | — | 29 | 402 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for West African Journal of Applied Ecology
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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