Evolution: International Journal of Organic Evolution Overview

Evolution: International Journal of Organic Evolution

In the realm of biological sciences, the Evolution: International Journal of Organic Evolution stands as a cornerstone for documenting the mechanisms of life. As a monthly scientific publication, it serves as a primary venue for researchers to share significant new results from both empirical investigations—based on observation and experience—and theoretical investigations regarding the processes and concepts of evolutionary phenomena.

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Key Facts

Editorial History and Leadership

Established shortly after the Second World War, the journal was founded under the leadership of Ernst Mayr, a renowned systematic ornithologist. Over the decades, the journal has maintained its prestige through a succession of distinguished editors-in-chief who have guided its scientific direction.

Recent Editorial Leadership

Following the foundation laid by Mayr, the journal has been led by several experts, including:

  • Ruth Geyer Shaw: Served from July 2013 to 2017.
  • Daphne Fairbairn: Served from 2010 to June 2013.
  • Jason Wolf: The current editor-in-chief representing the University of Bath.

Publication Details and Metrics

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, based in the United States. To ensure accessibility and academic rigor, the journal is indexed in JSTOR and follows ISO 4 standard abbreviations.

Journal Specifications and Identification
Attribute Detail
ISSN (Print) 0014-3820
ISSN (Web) 1558-5646
JSTOR ID 00143820
Standard Abbreviation Evolution
Language English

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of the Evolution journal?

The journal publishes significant new results from empirical or theoretical investigations concerning the facts, processes, mechanics, or concepts of evolutionary phenomena and events.

Who publishes the journal?

It is published by Oxford Academic on behalf of the Society for the Study of Evolution.

Who was the first editor of the journal?

The journal's first editor was the systematic ornithologist Ernst Mayr.

What is the current impact factor of the publication?

As of 2020, the journal has an impact factor of 3.742.

How often is the journal released?

The journal is published on a monthly basis.

References

  1. "Evolution". Evolution. doi:10.1111/(ISSN)1558-5646.
  2. Smocovitis, Vassiliki Betty (1996). Unifying Biology: The Evolutionary Synthesis and Evolutionary Biology. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-691-03343-3. LCCN 96005605. OCLC 34411399.
  3. "Richard Lenski Updates". Society for the Study of Evolution. Retrieved 31 March 2017.