IJEN welcomes proposals for special issues that spotlight emerging themes in entomology, biodiversity, and applied insect science. Special issues highlight focused topics and bring together leading researchers across disciplines.

• Vector biology, surveillance, and control strategies
• Pollinator health, habitat restoration, and conservation
• Insect systematics, phylogenomics, and taxonomy
• Integrated pest management and resistance monitoring
• Insect microbiomes, symbioses, and pathogen dynamics
• Behavioral and chemical ecology in applied contexts
• Climate change impacts on insect distributions
• Insects in agriculture, forestry, and urban ecosystems

• Working title and scope statement
• Rationale and expected impact
• Guest editor biographies and affiliations
• Potential contributor list or target community
• Proposed timeline and milestones

• Develop the call for papers and theme statement
• Invite submissions and coordinate peer review
• Recommend reviewers and ensure timely feedback
• Deliver final recommendations to the journal editors

Email your proposal to [email protected]. Include draft scope text and the proposed editorial team.

The editorial office will respond with next steps and timeline guidance.

Proposals are reviewed by the Editor in Chief and editorial board. We assess topic relevance, audience demand, editorial capacity, and alignment with IJEN scope.

IJEN is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in entomological research. We emphasize reproducible methods, accurate taxonomy, and ethical compliance across all article types.

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 continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in insect science and arthropod research.