Aims and Scope of Journal of Avian Biology
The Journal of Avian Biology is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal of ornithology published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Nordic Society Oikos. The editors-in-chief are Thomas Alerstam and Jan-Ã…ke Nilsson. The journal was established in 1970 as Ornis Scandinavica and appeared quarterly. It obtained its current name in 1994, changed to bimonthly publication in 2004 and continuous monthly publication in 2018. Less
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Journal of Avian Biology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | EUR 2000 | GBP 1700 | USD 2500 |
| Publication Time | 8 |
| Editorial Review Process | Double anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Society/Institute/Sponsor | Nordic Society Oikos |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1994 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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