Evolution: International Journal of Organic Evolution
The Evolution: International Journal of Organic Evolution is a premier monthly scientific publication dedicated to the advancement of evolutionary biology. It serves as a critical venue for researchers to share significant new results derived from both empirical and theoretical investigations. The journal focuses on the facts, processes, mechanics, and concepts that define evolutionary phenomena and events.
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Key Facts
- Founded: 1947
- Publisher: Oxford Academic for the Society for the Study of Evolution (United States)
- Frequency: Monthly
- Impact Factor: 3.742 (as of 2020)
- Current Editor-in-Chief: Jason Wolf (University of Bath, UK)
- ISSN: 0014-3820 (Print), 1558-5646 (Web)
Editorial History and Leadership
Established shortly after the Second World War, the journal has been led by some of the most influential figures in biological science. Its first editor was the renowned systematic ornithologist Ernst Mayr, who helped shape the journal's early direction.
Over the decades, the leadership has transitioned through several distinguished editors-in-chief to maintain its academic rigor. Recent leadership includes Daphne Fairbairn, who served from 2010 to June 2013, and Ruth Geyer Shaw, who held the position from July 2013 to 2017. Currently, the journal is edited by Jason Wolf of the University of Bath.
Publication and Indexing Details
The journal is published by Oxford Academic, having previously been published by Wiley. It is the official publication for the Society for the Study of Evolution, a professional organization based in the United States. To ensure global accessibility and academic tracking, the journal is indexed in JSTOR and follows the ISO 4 standard abbreviation, "Evolution".
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Evolutionary Biology |
| Language | English |
| Publication Start | 1947 |
| Indexing (JSTOR) | 00143820 |
| Impact Factor (2020) | 3.742 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of the Evolution journal?
The journal publishes significant new results from empirical or theoretical investigations regarding the facts, processes, mechanics, or concepts of evolutionary phenomena.
Who is the current editor-in-chief?
The current editor-in-chief is Jason Wolf from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom.
Who founded the journal and when?
The journal was founded in 1947, shortly after the Second World War, with systematic ornithologist Ernst Mayr serving as its first editor.
Who publishes the journal?
It is published by Oxford Academic (formerly Wiley) on behalf of the Society for the Study of Evolution.
What is the journal's impact factor?
As of 2020, the journal has an impact factor of 3.742.