Editorial Policies
Clear standards for ethics, peer review, and data integrity.
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.
JPAE upholds rigorous editorial policies to protect research integrity and ensure reliable ecology scholarship. We follow international publishing standards for ethics, transparency, and peer review.
- Compliance with human and animal research ethics
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources
- Data integrity and reproducibility expectations
- Plagiarism screening and originality checks
JPAE uses single blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate methodology, data quality, and interpretability. Editors ensure feedback is constructive and aligned with journal scope.
Authorship Criteria
Substantial contribution, accountability, and approval by all authors.
Conflict Disclosure
Financial and non financial conflicts must be disclosed.
Data Ownership
Authors must ensure permission to use and share data.
Transparent Methods
Protocols and pipelines should be clearly documented.
Authors should disclose AI assisted analysis or writing tools and describe how outputs were validated. Automated outputs must be checked for accuracy, bias, and reproducibility.
Do you allow preprints?
Yes. Disclose preprints and cite them appropriately.
How are conflicts handled?
Editors recuse themselves when conflicts are present.
What happens if data issues arise?
The journal follows COPE guidance for investigations.
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.
Questions About Policies?
Reach out to the editorial office for clarifications.
