Editor Resources
Guidance and tools for editors managing limnology submissions.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2691-3208
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2691-3208
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Limnology research across lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, reservoirs, and freshwater biogeochemistry. We prioritize evidence that informs freshwater management, water quality protection, and ecosystem resilience.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
IJLI provides tools and guidance to help editors manage limnology submissions efficiently.
Resources focus on standardized review workflows, ethical compliance, and reporting quality for freshwater research.
Editors can access reference materials that support consistent decision making across lake, river, wetland, and reservoir studies.
Review Templates
Standardized decision letters and reviewer forms.
Reporting Checklists
CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, and CARE guidance.
Ethics Guidance
COPE workflows and participant privacy safeguards.
Data Standards
Expectations for water quality, biodiversity, and geospatial datasets.
- Confirm scope fit for freshwater systems and limnology methods
- Match reviewers to hydrology, ecology, biogeochemistry, or modeling expertise
- Verify permits, ethical approvals, and sampling permissions
- Request clarity on sampling design, spatial coverage, and temporal resolution
- Monitor review timelines and follow up promptly
The editorial office provides assistance for complex submissions, including guidance on data transparency or conflict resolution. Editors can request additional reviewers for specialized field methods, modeling, or instrumentation.
Editors receive access to reporting guidance, ethics resources, and limnology terminology references. These materials help standardize decisions and maintain consistent expectations across freshwater submissions.
Updates are shared when reporting standards change.
Guidance includes links to key reporting frameworks and data standards.
Reference lists help verify taxonomic and geospatial terminology.
Resources include examples of strong limnology manuscripts.
Reference materials support consistent evaluations.
Resources are refreshed regularly.
Decision templates and reviewer invitation language are available to streamline communication. These tools help editors maintain clarity and consistency across the review process.
Templates can be customized to fit specific freshwater topics.
Workflow tools also support consistent documentation of decisions.
Standard prompts help ensure key management or ecological implications are addressed.
Tools are refreshed as journal policies evolve.
Tools reduce administrative burden.
Efficient tools support faster decisions.
Tools help maintain quality.
IJLI is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in limnology and freshwater science. We emphasize reproducible field and laboratory methods, clear reporting of water quality and ecological outcomes, 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 freshwater ecology, hydrology, and environmental stewardship.
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Contact the editorial office for resources or workflow guidance.
