Article Processing Charges
Transparent APC guidance for evolutionary research submissions.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2689-4602
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2689-4602
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Evolutionary biology, phylogenetics, population genetics, macroevolution, molecular evolution, evolutionary ecology, paleobiology, evo-devo, comparative genomics, and biodiversity science. We prioritize mechanistic insight and robust comparative methods.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation, DOI registration, and data transparency support are included.
Article processing charges (APCs) support peer review coordination, editorial management, production, DOI registration, and long term digital archiving. APCs are applied after acceptance and do not influence editorial decisions.
JES is committed to transparency and affordability for authors in evolutionary science communities.
- Editorial assessment and peer review management
- Copyediting, layout, and publication production
- DOI registration and metadata validation
- Long term archiving and platform maintenance
- Open access hosting and global dissemination
| Article Type | Standard APC (USD) |
|---|---|
| Original Research | $1,200 |
| Review Articles | $1,300 |
| Methods and Tools | $1,100 |
| Short Communications | $900 |
Authors from World Bank classified low income and lower middle income countries may be eligible for partial APC waivers. Requests are evaluated on a case by case basis and must be submitted before acceptance.
Membership options offer discounted APCs for eligible authors and institutions. Contact the editorial office for guidance.
Many evolutionary science teams publish under grant or institutional mandates. Share funder requirements early so the editorial office can align invoicing and reporting needs.
- Provide grant identifiers and funding statements
- Confirm open access mandates or repository requirements
- Share billing contacts for institutional or funder payments
- Document any reporting deadlines tied to publication
Acceptance
APC invoices are issued after editorial acceptance.
Invoice Delivery
Invoices are sent to the corresponding author or institutional contact. For questions, email [email protected].
Payment Confirmation
Production begins after payment confirmation.
Publication
Final publication follows copyediting, proofs, and DOI registration.
To avoid delays, payments should be completed within 48 hours of invoice receipt. Publication proceeds after payment confirmation.
Do APCs affect editorial decisions?
No. Editorial decisions are independent of payment.
Can institutions pay on behalf of authors?
Yes. Provide billing contacts in advance to streamline processing.
Are partial waivers available?
Yes. Authors from eligible countries may request partial waivers.
What if payment is delayed?
Production may pause until payment is confirmed. Contact the editorial office for support.
JES is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in evolutionary science. We emphasize reproducible phylogenetic and population genetic analyses, clear reporting of model assumptions, and ethical compliance in field and laboratory research.
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 open data, code sharing, and careful documentation of specimens and sequences to support replication and long-term reuse across the evolutionary biology community.
Need APC Guidance?
Contact the editorial office for invoicing or waiver questions.
