Journal of Plant and Animal Ecology

Journal of Plant and Animal Ecology

Journal of Plant and Animal Ecology – Reviewer Resources

Open Access & Peer-Reviewed

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Reviewer Resources

Tools and guidance for reviewers assessing ecology manuscripts.

Structured ReviewsConsistent evaluation criteria.
Data FocusAssess transparency and reproducibility.
Ecological ContextEvaluate conservation relevance.
Clear FeedbackSupport editorial decisions.

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.

Reviewer Resources

JPAE provides reviewers with tools and guidance to support efficient, high quality reviews. Resources focus on evaluating field methods, data transparency, and ecological relevance.

Review Toolkit

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.

Additional Support

Reviewers can contact the editorial office for clarification on review criteria or conflicts. Email [email protected] for assistance.

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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