Submit Special Issue
Contribute to focused collections in evolutionary science.
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.
Authors submitting to a special issue should review the thematic scope and follow JES submission standards. Special issues follow the same peer review and production workflow as regular submissions.
- Confirm scope fit with the special issue theme
- Prepare data and code availability statements
- Document sampling design and analytical workflows
- Ensure figures and tables are publication ready
- Prepare a cover letter referencing the special issue
Prepare Files
Finalize manuscript, figures, and supplementary data.
Select Issue
Choose the correct special issue during submission.
Peer Review
Single blind review by subject experts.
Decision
Receive editorial decision and revision guidance.
Clearly indicate the special issue title in the cover letter and manuscript metadata. This helps editors route the submission to the correct guest editor team.
All special issue submissions undergo initial screening for scope fit, ethical compliance, and data transparency. Submissions that do not align with the theme may be redirected to the regular journal track.
Are review timelines different?
Timelines are similar, but guest editors may coordinate scheduling.
Can I submit a regular paper to a special issue?
Yes, if it aligns with the theme.
What if the issue is full?
The editorial office will advise on alternative options.
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.
Submit to a Special Issue
Send your manuscript through ManuscriptZone and select the special issue.
