Editors Guidelines
Guidance for editors overseeing evolutionary submissions.
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.
Editors guide the peer review process and ensure that published research meets JES standards for methodological rigor and evolutionary relevance. Editors also help maintain transparency and fairness in manuscript decisions.
Initial Assessment
Confirm scope fit and basic compliance.
Reviewer Selection
Identify qualified reviewers in evolutionary biology and related fields.
Decision Making
Evaluate reviews and determine next steps.
Author Communication
Provide clear guidance and expectations.
- Sound data provenance and ethical compliance
- Reproducible phylogenetic and comparative methods
- Clear interpretation of evolutionary outcomes
- Adequate validation, support values, and benchmarking
Editors must disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary. Appeals are handled transparently and may involve additional editorial review.
- Confirm scope alignment and data availability
- Check ethical approvals and collection permits
- Verify reviewer expertise and balance
- Ensure decisions are supported by evidence
JES is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in evolutionary science. We emphasize reproducible phylogenetic and population genetic analyses, clear reporting of model assumptions, and ethical compliance in field and laboratory research.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage open data, code sharing, and careful documentation of specimens and sequences to support replication and long-term reuse across the evolutionary biology community.
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