Biology Letters
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Biology Letters
General information ?
Published by:
The Royal SocietyISSN:
1744-957XLast checked date:
03/2020Scope:
The scope of Biology Letters is vast - publishing high-quality research in any area of the biological sciences. However, we have particular strengths in the biology, evolution and ecology of whole organisms. We also publish in other areas of biology, such as molecular ecology and evolution, environmental science, and phylogenetics.Additional free text:
CC BY licence applies to the articles that are made available for open access. All other articles are subject to the Royal Society "Standard Licence to publish". Website Instructions for authorsPeer review?
Peer review type:
ConventionalPeer review openness:
Closed, single blindSelectivity:
Somewhat selective (IF ~3-8)Open access?
Free to read option:
Paper can be free for anyone to readAllows green OA:
YesHas waivers:
For society members etcHas membership system:
Institutional membershipAccess type:
HybridLicence:
All papers are CC BYLevel of APC:
$1600-2500Speed?
Speed to first decision:
Less than a monthSpeed from acceptance to publication:
Less than a monthOther?
Ownership of publisher:
SocietyLength restrictions:
StrongProvides altmetrics:
AltmetricCrossMark implemented:
YesHas a 2015 impact factor:
YesCopyedits:
Yes