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Ethology Template

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About the Ethology format

Ethology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Plant and animal studies, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Ethology 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inAnimal Behavior and Reproduction Plant and animal studies Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
ISSN0179-1613
Citation impact (2-yr)0.94
h-index128
i10-index2,960
Total citations137,459
Article processing charge$4,220
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Ethology per year

157
2014
134
2015
114
2016
131
2017
128
2018
178
2019
137
2020
147
2021
102
2022
106
2023
114
2024
108
2025

Citation impact of Ethology by publication year

2.8K
2014
2.1K
2015
1.6K
2016
1.9K
2017
1.4K
2018
1.9K
2019
1.2K
2020
1.1K
2021
376
2022
278
2023
184
2024
53
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Ethology

Behavioral Causes and Consequences of Sexual Size Dimorphism

Wolf U. Blanckenhorn · 10 Oct 2005

(Invited Article) Abstract Sexual size dimorphism (SSD) is widespread and variable among animals. According to the differential equilibrium model, SSD in a given species is expected to result if opposing selection forces equilibrate differently in both sexes. Here I review the factors that affect the evolution of SSD specifically as they relate to behavior. Taking…

Baby Schema in Infant Faces Induces Cuteness Perception and Motivation for Caretaking in Adults

Melanie L. Glocker, Daniel D. Langleben, Kosha Ruparel et al. · 29 Jan 2009

Ethologist Konrad Lorenz proposed that baby schema ('Kindchenschema') is a set of infantile physical features such as the large head, round face and big eyes that is perceived as cute and motivates caretaking behavior in other individuals, with the evolutionary function of enhancing offspring survival. Previous work on this fundamental concept was restricted to schematic…

Ethology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Ethology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Ethology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Ethology use?
Ethology uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Ethology 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Ethology?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Ethology document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Ethology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Ethology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Ethology?
Ethology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Ethology template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Ethology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Ethology template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Ethology template cost?
You can start writing in the Ethology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Ethology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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