Author Instructions
1. Manuscript Preparation
- Submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
- Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced.
- Include title, authors, affiliations, and a corresponding author email on the first page.
- Abstract should not exceed 300 words.
- Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords after the abstract.
- Reference format: Follow APA 7th Edition style.
2. Types of Submissions
- Research Articles: Full original research findings.
- Review Articles: Critical and comprehensive reviews.
- Short Communications: Brief but complete studies.
3. Ethical Standards
- Authors must disclose conflicts of interest.
- All research involving animals or humans must include appropriate ethical approval statements.
4. Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review. Authors may suggest potential reviewers (optional).
5. Revisions
Authors must return revised manuscripts within 30 days after receiving reviewer comments, highlighting all changes using track changes in Word.
6. Article Processing Charges (APC)
Currently, Tropical Conservation Ecology does not charge any fees for submission, review, or publication.
7. Copyright
Authors retain copyright of their articles. Published articles will be made available under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY 4.0).
Contact for Submission Queries
Email the editorial office at editor@scifoliage.org for any assistance.