Aims and Scope

American Journal of Ecology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the full spectrum of ecology. The journal provides a platform for ecologists, conservation scientists, and environmental researchers to share advances in the understanding of ecological systems, processes, and interactions at all spatial and temporal scales.

The topics related to this journal include but are not limited to:

  • Population ecology
  • Ecosystem ecology
  • Conservation biology
  • Spatial ecology
  • Aquatic systems
  • Ecological modeling
  • Climate ecology
  • Restoration ecology
  • Evolutionary ecology
  • Soil ecology
  • Human ecology
  • Community ecology
  • Biodiversity science
  • Landscape ecology
  • Terrestrial systems
  • Marine systems
  • Statistical ecology
  • Global change
  • Ecosystem services
  • Species interactions
  • Microbial ecology
  • Socio-ecological systems

Guidelines for preparing your manuscript can be found in the Manuscript Preparation Guidelines. Once your manuscript is ready, you may proceed to the Submission page to complete the process.