Data Archiving Permissions
Support transparent, responsible data sharing for evolutionary research.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2689-4602
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2689-4602
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Evolutionary biology, phylogenetics, population genetics, macroevolution, molecular evolution, evolutionary ecology, paleobiology, evo-devo, comparative genomics, and biodiversity science. We prioritize mechanistic insight and robust comparative methods.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation, DOI registration, and data transparency support are included.
JES supports open, responsible data sharing for evolutionary research. Authors should deposit data, alignments, and code in trusted repositories when possible, with clear access instructions.
We recognize that some datasets require controlled access due to sensitive locations, endangered species protections, or collection permits. Authors should document restrictions and access pathways.
- General data repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, or Dryad
- Genomic sequence repositories such as GenBank, ENA, or DDBJ
- Phylogenetic tree archives such as TreeBASE
- Morphological data repositories such as Morphobank
- Paleobiology databases for fossil occurrence records
- Code repositories such as GitHub or GitLab with release tags
Sensitive locality data or protected species records should be managed with care. When full sharing is not possible, provide deidentified summaries and clear instructions for requesting access.
Authors should document data governance, including data custodians, access review procedures, and permit limits.
- Include repository links or accession numbers in the manuscript
- State licensing terms for data and code when applicable
- Provide documentation for custom scripts or pipelines
- Describe any access restrictions and approval requirements
| Data Type | Preferred Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence alignments | FASTA, PHYLIP | Provide partition details |
| Phylogenetic trees | Newick, Nexus | Include support values |
| Morphological matrices | Nexus, CSV | Include character definitions |
| Trait data | CSV, TSV | Provide units and metadata |
- Dataset metadata complete and consistent
- Repository accession numbers included
- Code and pipelines documented
- Ethics approvals and permits referenced
- Access restrictions clearly stated
Can I embargo data?
Yes. Provide embargo details and expected release dates.
What if data are proprietary?
Explain restrictions and provide access request steps.
Is code sharing required?
We strongly encourage code sharing or detailed documentation.
Need Data Sharing Guidance?
Contact the editorial office for questions about repositories or permissions.
