JPAE seeks editors with expertise in plant ecology, animal ecology, conservation biology, or ecosystem science. Editors help ensure rigorous peer review and high quality publication standards.

• Demonstrated research or conservation expertise in relevant areas
• Publication record in ecology or environmental science
• Commitment to ethical review and timely decisions
• Ability to manage peer review workflows

• Plant community ecology
• Wildlife population dynamics
• Conservation and restoration ecology
• Landscape and spatial ecology
• Climate change impacts on ecosystems

• Confirm reviewer expertise aligns with plant and animal ecology.
• Request additional statistical review when complex models are used.
• Ensure reviewer feedback addresses data quality and ecological relevance.
• Encourage authors to clarify site selection and sampling design.
• Check that data availability statements are complete and accurate.
• Monitor review timelines and send reminders as needed.
• Assess whether conclusions match the evidence presented.
• Flag potential ethical concerns or conflicts promptly.
• Recommend revisions for unclear field protocols.
• Verify that code or pipeline documentation is adequate.
• Promote balanced reviewer feedback and avoid bias.
• Encourage transparency in reporting limitations.
• Use standard decision templates to maintain consistency.
• Check for compliance with journal formatting requirements.
• Ensure revisions address reviewer comments comprehensively.
• Escalate cases of suspected plagiarism or data issues.
• Document decision rationale in the editorial system.
• Provide authors with clear, actionable decision letters.
• Encourage reviewers to comment on habitat classification accuracy.
• Confirm that reviewer recommendations align with journal scope.
• Encourage clear summary statements in editorial decisions.
• Verify that conservation implications are supported by the data presented.
• Encourage authors to clarify monitoring duration and temporal coverage.

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.