Section Policies
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Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Editorial
Submission status | by invitation only |
Word limit | 800 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | none |
Main text | structural headings are not always appropriate, but the editorial should have clear subheadings to provide order to the manuscript |
References | 10 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 1 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Case Study
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 1000-1400 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | requires structural headings, refer to the full structure
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References | 60 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 7 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation, Collection Permits and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Ethical clearance/waiver documentation | evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera |
Collection Permits | evidence of a collection permit for the study, such as a permit from the responsible authorities to collect natural genetic resources/ biological material/ specimens and keep natural science collections |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Nomenclatural Changes
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 1400-2500 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | structural headings are not required, but authors are encouraged to use them to help guide readers when necessary |
References | 20 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 2 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
New Distribution Records
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 1600 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | structural headings are not required, but authors are encouraged to use them to help guide readers when necessary |
References | 20 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 5 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Original Research
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 5000-6000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | requires structural headings, refer to the full structure
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References | 60 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 7 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation, Collection Permits and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Ethical clearance/waiver documentation | evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera |
Collection Permits | evidence of a collection permit for the study, such as a permit from the responsible authorities to collect natural genetic resources/ biological material/ specimens and keep natural science collections |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Checklist
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 1000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | structural headings are not required, but authors are encouraged to use them to help guide readers when necessary |
References | 10 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 1 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
News and Views
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 1000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | none |
Main text | structural headings are not required, but authors are encouraged to use them to help guide readers when necessary |
References | 10 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 1 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Short Communication
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 2000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | requires structural headings, refer to the full structure
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References | 30 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 6 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation, Collection Permits and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Ethical clearance/waiver documentation | evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera |
Collection Permits | evidence of a collection permit for the study, such as a permit from the responsible authorities to collect natural genetic resources/ biological material/ specimens and keep natural science collections |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Correction
Compulsory title | The title of the submission should have the following format: ‘Corrigendum: Title of the original article.’ |
Submission File | completed Correction Submission Form (required) |
Compulsory supplementary file | any supporting documents or emails, Author Change Request Form (if applicable), Corresponding Author Change Request Form (if applicable) |
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Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Reviewer Acknowledgement
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Peer Review Process
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Publication Frequency
Read full details on the publication schedule found on the Journal Information page.
Open Access Policy
Read full details on the open access policy found on the Journal Information page.