Submit Your Research
Streamlined manuscript submission for evolutionary biologists worldwide.
Before preparing your manuscript, please review our detailed Instructions for Authors to ensure your submission meets journal requirements. Manuscripts that follow formatting guidelines experience smoother processing and faster editorial decisions. Consider whether your research aligns with our scope covering all aspects of evolutionary biology, from molecular mechanisms to macroevolutionary patterns.
Prepare Your Manuscript
- Follow Instructions for Authors formatting
- Include all required sections and declarations
- Ensure figures and tables meet quality standards
- Complete ethical approvals documentation
- Prepare cover letter highlighting significance
Required Documents
- Main manuscript file (Word or LaTeX)
- Cover letter to Editor-in-Chief
- Figure files in high resolution
- Supplementary materials if applicable
- Data availability statement
Data and Code
- Sequence accession numbers (GenBank, ENA)
- Alignment and tree files for phylogenetics
- Code repositories for computational analyses
- Voucher specimen information
- Geographic coordinates if applicable
Our secure online submission system guides you through the manuscript submission process, collecting required information and enabling tracking of your submission through editorial review. The system accepts various file formats and provides real-time confirmation of successful uploads.
What Happens After Submission: Within 1-2 weeks, our editorial team conducts initial screening for scope alignment and methodological rigor. Qualified manuscripts proceed to single blind peer review with subject matter experts. Authors typically receive first decisions within 3-6 weeks of submission.
| Stage | Typical Timing | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Screening | 1 to 2 weeks | Scope fit and compliance checks |
| Peer Review | 3 to 6 weeks | Methodology rigor and evolutionary contribution |
| Revision | 2 to 4 weeks | Author responses and refinements |
| Production | 2 to 3 weeks | Copyediting, proofs, DOI registration |
Authors uncertain whether their research aligns with Evolutionary Science scope are encouraged to submit pre-submission inquiries. Provide a brief abstract summarizing your research question, methodology, and key findings. Our editorial office typically responds within 3-5 business days with guidance on submission appropriateness.
Pre-submission review helps authors avoid unnecessary effort preparing manuscripts for inappropriate venues while enabling the journal to identify promising work. Contact us at [email protected] with your inquiry.
Evolutionary Science operates under an open access model with article processing charges (APCs) covering publication costs. Membership options and affordable APC waivers are available for eligible authors. Please review our Article Processing Charges page for current fees and waiver policies, or contact the editorial office for guidance.
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