Blue Jay

Open Access

About Blue Jay

Blue Jay is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by University of Alberta Library.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Blue Jay maintains a standard position in the CA academic market. With an impact factor of 0.02, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Being fully Open Access, this journal ensures your research is immediately available to the global scientific community.

ISSN (Print) 0006-5099
ISSN (Online) 2562-5667
Publisher University of Alberta Library
Country Canada
APC / Cost Inquire with Publisher
About Blue Jay

Blue Jay is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by University of Alberta Library.

Blue Jay is published by University of Alberta Library from CA as a journal. It has published 5,843 works to date, attracting 4,787 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 18, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Avian ecology and behavior, Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, Ecology and biodiversity studies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Jay

The current impact factor of Blue Jay is 0.019.

Yes, Blue Jay is an open access journal.

Blue Jay is published by University of Alberta Library.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.

OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
0.019
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.019 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
5,843
Total Works
4,787
Total Citations
18
h-index
0.02
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Blue Jay most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Avian ecology and behavior
    Environmental Science
    621 works
  2. Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
    Agricultural and Biological Sciences
    485 works
  3. Ecology and biodiversity studies
    Environmental Science
    380 works
  4. Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
    Agricultural and Biological Sciences
    375 works
  5. Rangeland and Wildlife Management
    Environmental Science
    368 works
  6. Fire effects on ecosystems
    Environmental Science
    315 works
  7. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
    Environmental Science
    299 works
  8. Archaeology and Natural History
    Social Sciences
    238 works
Metadata

Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S4210167831

Comparison Shortlist
0 journals
Est. APC Budget: $0
Compare Now