Proposed Special Issue
Launch a focused collection on emerging evolutionary science themes.
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 welcomes proposals for special issues that highlight emerging areas in evolutionary science. Special issues bring focused attention to fast moving topics and support collaborative research communities.
- Working title and thematic focus
- Rationale and relevance to evolutionary science
- Proposed guest editors and affiliations
- Target audience and expected contribution
- Preliminary list of potential contributors
- Timeline for submissions and reviews
Theoretical Value
Clear contribution to evolutionary theory or synthesis.
Editorial Capacity
Qualified guest editors with relevant expertise.
Community Interest
Evidence of demand and contributor engagement.
Feasibility
Realistic timelines and review capacity.
- Define scope and thematic boundaries
- Recommend reviewers and manage peer review
- Ensure ethical compliance and reporting quality
- Provide an editorial summary upon completion
The JES editorial office supports special issue planning, reviewer coordination, and production workflows. Send proposals or questions to [email protected].
| Stage | Suggested Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Proposal Review | 2 to 3 weeks | Editorial evaluation and feedback |
| Call for Papers | 6 to 8 weeks | Outreach and author invitations |
| Peer Review | 6 to 10 weeks | Single blind review and revisions |
| Production | 3 to 4 weeks | Copyediting and DOI registration |
Can guest editors submit articles?
Yes, but their papers are handled by independent editors.
Are special issue APCs different?
Standard APCs apply, with membership discounts if eligible.
Can issues focus on methods or datasets?
Yes, methods and data themes are welcome.
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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