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Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2691-3208
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2691-3208
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
Limnology research across lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, reservoirs, and freshwater biogeochemistry. We prioritize evidence that informs freshwater management, water quality protection, and ecosystem resilience.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
IJLI invites experienced limnology scientists and researchers to join the editorial board. Editors play a key role in maintaining rigorous peer review and advancing freshwater science.
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in limnology research, monitoring, or policy evaluation, along with a commitment to ethical publishing.
- Demonstrated research or field expertise in limnology
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience in peer review or editorial service
- Commitment to ethical publishing standards
- Lake and reservoir ecology
- River and stream dynamics
- Wetland science and restoration
- Water quality and biogeochemistry
- Freshwater policy and governance
- Climate change impacts on inland waters
Prepare CV
Include current affiliation, expertise, and publication list.
Editorial Review
Applications are reviewed by senior editors.
Onboarding
Approved editors receive role orientation and assignments.
Editors are typically assigned manuscripts aligned to their expertise. Most editors manage a small number of submissions each quarter and can coordinate timelines with the editorial office.
Applications are assessed for subject matter expertise, publication record, and alignment with limnology priorities. The editorial team aims to maintain a diverse board with global representation across disciplines.
Balanced expertise supports comprehensive coverage of freshwater science and management.
Interdisciplinary experience is especially valued.
Field and monitoring experience is welcomed.
New editors receive guidance on decision templates, reviewer selection, and reporting standards. Orientation ensures consistent editorial practices across limnology topics.
Ongoing support is available for complex or high-impact submissions.
Orientation materials emphasize transparency and ethics.
Training includes examples of strong decision letters.
Editors receive contact points for support.
IJLI is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in limnology and freshwater science. We emphasize reproducible field and laboratory methods, clear reporting of water quality and ecological outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in freshwater ecology, hydrology, and environmental stewardship.
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