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Welcome to Journal of Ecology

JEcol cover Vol 98 Issue 4. Underwater image of the macrophytic pondweed Potmamogeton perfoliatus growing in Lake Constance. (Copyright: Dr. M. Moertl, Bavarian Environment Agency)Journal of Ecology publishes papers on all aspects of the ecology of plants (including algae), in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. In addition to population and community ecology for which the Journal is well known, the Editors encourage submissions on topics such as biogeochemistry, ecosystems ecology, microbial ecology, physiological plant ecology, climate change, molecular genetics, mycorrhizal ecology, and the interactions between plants and organisms such as animals or bacteria.

We only publish papers with strong and original ecological messages that advance our understanding of ecological principles. These studies must transcend the limits of case studies and be of interest to a broad range of ecologists. Both experimental and theoretical papers are accepted, as are descriptive or historical accounts that offer insights into issues of general interest to ecologists. We do not publish papers concerned solely with cultivated plants and agricultural ecosystems.


Journal of Ecology's Impact Factor

The 2009 ISI® Impact Factor for Journal of Ecology is 4.69, ranking it 12th in the Ecology category (127 journals) and 12th in the Plant Science category (172 journals).


Why publish in Journal of Ecology?


Quick turnaround times

Average time from submission to first decision is 35 days and from acceptance to Early View online publication is 45 days.

High visibility

Journal of Ecology is available via many university libraries. Articles are freely and easily available to anyone in developing countries through the AGORA, INASP and OARE philanthropic deals. All articles can be accessed for free after 24 months via the publisher's website.

Open Access option

Journal of Ecology is part of OnlineOpen, Wiley-Blackwell's 'pay-to-publish' programme

Online submission

Efficient and author-friendly web-based system for submission and review at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jecol-besjournals

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