About Evolutionary Science
A peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing rigorous research across the full spectrum of evolutionary biology.
Evolutionary Science exists to accelerate discoveries in evolutionary biology by providing a rigorous, transparent, and accessible platform for sharing research. We believe that understanding evolution—the unifying framework of biology—requires open access to high-quality scientific literature without barriers that limit the reach and impact of important findings.
Our editorial team comprises internationally recognized evolutionary biologists committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor while providing constructive, developmental peer review that strengthens every published manuscript. We prioritize research that advances our understanding of how life evolves, from molecular mechanisms to macroevolutionary patterns and ecological dynamics.
Expert Peer Review
Every manuscript receives rigorous evaluation by active evolutionary biologists who understand both the science and implications of evolutionary research. Our reviewers provide detailed, constructive feedback that improves manuscript quality regardless of final publication decision.
Reproducibility Focus
We emphasize transparent reporting of methods, data availability, and reproducible analyses. Authors are encouraged to share code, alignments, and phylogenetic trees to support replication and reuse across the evolutionary biology community.
Global Accessibility
Open access publication ensures your research is immediately available to evolutionary biologists, students, and researchers worldwide. No subscription barriers limit who can read, cite, and build upon your important evolutionary findings.
Author Support
Our dedicated editorial team provides personalized support throughout the submission and publication process. From initial inquiry through final proofing, we work closely with authors to ensure their evolutionary research achieves maximum impact and visibility.
Evolutionary Science embraces a philosophy of constructive scholarship that recognizes the value of rigorous peer review in strengthening research quality. We reject the notion that peer review should be adversarial; instead, our reviewers serve as collaborative partners helping authors present their evolutionary research most effectively.
Commitment to Excellence: We maintain unwavering commitment to scientific integrity, requiring adherence to established research ethics guidelines, transparent reporting of methods and results, and appropriate statistical analysis. Our editorial policies align with best practices for ethical publishing in biological research.
We particularly welcome research addressing phylogenetics and systematics, population genetics and genomics, molecular evolution, macroevolution, biogeography, and the integration of evolutionary approaches with ecology, development, and behavior. Our global perspective ensures representation of diverse taxa, geographic regions, and methodological approaches in published evolutionary research.
Evolutionary Science serves a growing community of biologists committed to advancing our understanding of evolution through collaborative research and knowledge sharing. Whether you study microbes, plants, invertebrates, or vertebrates, our journal provides a platform for sharing discoveries that illuminate the processes shaping life on Earth.
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