Reviewer Resources
Tools and guidance for reviewers assessing evolutionary manuscripts.
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 provides reviewers with tools and guidance to support efficient, high quality reviews. Resources focus on evaluating evolutionary methods, data transparency, and theory relevance.
Evaluation Checklists
Structured criteria for methods and data review.
Data Guidance
Tips for assessing data and code availability.
Reporting Standards
Alignment with reproducibility expectations.
Decision Support
Templates for clear reviewer comments.
- Verify that study design is described clearly
- Check that sampling and taxon choices align with objectives
- Assess whether data and code access statements are complete
- Recommend clarifications for evolutionary interpretation
Reviewers can contact the editorial office for clarification on review criteria or conflicts. Email [email protected] for assistance.
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.
Need Reviewer Support?
Reach out for guidance on reviewing evolutionary submissions.
