Editorial Guidelines

EcoBiotics: Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences

EcoBiotics advances knowledge in zoology, botany, biodiversity, and ecological sciences. These editorial guidelines ensure research integrity and academic excellence in the life sciences.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

  • Scope and Relevance: Research must be original and relevant to animal science, plant science, ecology, or biodiversity.

  • Plagiarism Screening: Similarity must not exceed 10%.

  • Manuscript Format: IMRAD format, APA references, ethical approvals for animal/field studies, funding statements.

  • Licensing Terms: Articles published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

2. Peer Review Policy

  • Double-blind review with at least two subject experts.

  • Reviewers selected for biological and ecological expertise.

  • Timely completion within 2–4 weeks.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

  • Possible outcomes: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject.

  • Detailed reviewer feedback is communicated to authors.

  • Appeals reviewed fairly by the editorial team.

4. Ethical Standards and Responsibilities

  • Authorship: Based on substantial intellectual contributions.

  • Conflict of Interest: Must be declared by all parties.

  • Research Ethics: All animal and ecological studies must have ethical and environmental approvals.

5. Post-Publication Policy

  • Corrections and retractions issued transparently when needed.

  • Digital preservation ensures permanent scholarly access.

6. Editorial Board Responsibilities

  • Experts in zoology, botany, and ecology selected as board members.

  • Active contribution to reviews and ethical oversight.

7. Communication and Transparency

  • Professional and respectful communication with contributors.

  • Clear timelines and transparent workflows.