Journal of Plant and Animal Ecology

Journal of Plant and Animal Ecology

Journal of Plant and Animal Ecology – Editor Resources

Open Access & Peer-Reviewed

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Editor Resources

Guidance and tools for editors managing ecology submissions.

TemplatesConsistent decision support.
EthicsResearch integrity safeguards.
Reviewer FitMatch expertise to submissions.
Data FocusEvaluate data and code transparency.

Journal at a Glance

ISSN: 2637-6075
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2637-6075
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal

Scope Alignment

Plant ecology, animal ecology, community dynamics, biodiversity, conservation biology, ecosystem function, and human environmental interactions. We prioritize field validated studies.

Publishing Model

Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.

Editor Resources

JPAE provides editors with structured guidance, templates, and workflow tools to support consistent and fair peer review decisions. Resources are designed to streamline evaluation of ecology manuscripts.

Tools and Templates

Decision Templates

Standardized decision letters and reviewer prompts.

Ethics Checklists

Support compliance with research integrity standards.

Reviewer Guidance

Criteria for evaluating ecological methods.

Data Review

Guidance for assessing data and code availability.

Additional Support

Editors can contact the editorial office for guidance on complex submissions or conflicts of interest. Email [email protected] for support.

JPAE Commitment

JPAE is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in plant and animal ecology. We emphasize reproducible field methods, clear reporting of ecological context, 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 ecological research and conservation science.

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