As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
Call for Papers
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Call for Papers: Applications of Environmental DNA and RNA in Ecology
BMC Ecology and Evolution has launched a new collection to bring together research that uses environmental DNA and RNA approaches to:
● Analyse past and present biodiversity
● Monitor ecosystem health and dynamics
● Analyse diet and trophic interactions
● Detect endangered, rare or cryptic species
● Support SDG6, SDG14 and SDG15.
Please click the above link for further information and to submit to the collection.
Call for Papers: Eco-Evo-Devo
The Editors of BMC Developmental Biology and BMC Ecology and Evolution welcome submissions to the cross-journal special issue on eco-evo-devo, the effect of the environment on development and evolution. Please click the above link for further information and to submit to the collection.
Featured articles
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An exploratory investigation of glucocorticoids, personality and survival rates in wild and rehabilitated hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in Denmark
In this recent study, researchers investigate whether hand-raising orphaned juvenile European hedgehogs influences their stress levels and post-release survival.
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Functional ecological convergence between the thylacine and small prey-focused canids
The thylacine is commonly called the 'Tasmanian tiger' or 'wolf', but is this a fair comparison? Rovinsky et al. explore the idea of convergent evolution between the thylacine and the dog-like family canidae.
Announcement: Inaugural BMC Ecology and Evolution image competition
In celebration of the recent launch of BMC Ecology and Evolution, we are delighted to announce our inaugural BMC Ecology and Evolution image competition! Submit your images for a chance to highlight your research, win prizes, and have your photography featured in the journal. Please click the above link for further information and instructions for entry.
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Positive selection on the MHC class II DLA-DQA1 gene in golden jackals (Canis aureus) from their recent expansion range in Europe and its effect on their body mass index
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Delimiting cryptic species within the brown-banded bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum in the Indo-Australian region with mitochondrial DNA and genome-wide SNP approaches
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Symbiosis of the millipede parasitic nematodes Rhigonematoidea and Thelastomatoidea with evolutionary different origins
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Resampling the pool of genotypic possibilities: an adaptive function of sexual reproduction
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A phylogeny and revised classification of Squamata, including 4161 species of lizards and snakes
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BEAST: Bayesian evolutionary analysis by sampling trees
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In search of the genetic footprints of Sumerians: a survey of Y-chromosome and mtDNA variation in the Marsh Arabs of Iraq
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A worldwide correlation of lactase persistence phenotype and genotypes
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Phylogenetic classification of bony fishes
Announcement
Aims and scope
BMC Ecology and Evolution is an open access, peer-reviewed journal interested in all aspects of evolutionary and ecological biology. The journal considers articles on a broad range of topics, including population genetics, conservation genetics, phylogenetics, behavioural ecology, population ecology, macroecology, palaeontology, biodiversity (e.g. Environmental DNA approaches), theoretical research (e.g. terraforming) and ecological and evolutionary developmental biology.
Editor
- Jennifer Harman, BioMed Central
Assistant Editor
- Alexandria Latto, BioMed Central
Senior Editorial Board Members
- David Liberles, Temple University, USA
- Arndt von Haeseler, Max F Perutz Laboratories, Austria
- Laura Kubatko, The Ohio State University, USA
- Arne Traulsen, Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Germany
- Luke Jacobus, Indiana University, USA
- Josef Settele, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Germany
Submitting a phylogenetic study?
For authors considering submitting research involving phylogenetic analysis, please consult our editorial for guidance on the methodologies we consider to be of a suitable standard for consideration in BMC Evolutionary Biology.
Data support service
Authors submitting to this journal can opt to use a new service that will make it easier to share research data.
Get credit for your data!
Valuable data often go unpublished when they could be helping to progress science. Hence, the BMC Series introduced Data notes, a short article type allowing you to describe your data and publish them to make your data easier to find, cite and share.
You can publish your data in BMC Genomic Data (genomic, transcriptomic and high-throughput genotype data) or in BMC Research Notes (data from across all natural and clinical sciences).
More information about our unique article type can be found on the BMC Genomic Data and BMC Research Notes journal websites.
BMC Series Focus Issues
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June: Water and Sanitation.
In celebration of World Environment Day on the 5th June, the BMC Series presents a focus issue on Water and Sanitation. We have collated open-access content from across our journals to highlight research into clean water, investigating links between water and health and our overall relationship with water.
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May: Understanding Mental Health
With Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the BMC Series presents a focus issue on ‘Understanding Mental Health’. We have brought together content to highlight research into understanding and improving mental health.
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Annual Journal Metrics
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For BMC Evolutionary Biology (former title)
Speed
99 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
85 days to first decision for all manuscripts
214 days from submission to acceptance
22 days from acceptance to publicationCitation Impact
3.058 - 2-year Impact Factor
3.252 - 5-year Impact Factor
1.198 - Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP)
1.531 - SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)Usage
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