Why Submit to JIO

JIO provides a focused platform for ornithology research that connects methodological innovation with conservation, environmental, and clinical applications. Our editorial scope covers migration ecology, behavior analysis, tracking systems, avian habitats and ecosystems, and reproducible observational practice.

We value rigorous field methodology, strong observational design, and conclusions that advance ornithological understanding and conservation relevance.

We publish original research, reviews, short communications, methods, and data rich studies that advance ornithology knowledge. Manuscripts receive expert handling by editors and reviewers who understand the technical rigor needed for field study design, population analysis, reproducible survey protocols, and ecological data validation.

Open access publication ensures rapid visibility, global readership, and practical impact. For authors seeking to maximize citations, funder compliance, and research reuse, IJO offers clear scope alignment and a professional publishing experience.

Manuscript Readiness and Research Quality

Strong JIO submissions present a clear mechanistic hypothesis, rigorous methods, and transparent reporting. Whether you are describing field surveys, population analyses, or behavioral experiments, we recommend clear study design statements and complete methodological detail so reviewers can evaluate reproducibility.

Figures and tables should communicate the chemical story with precision. Use high resolution images, report replicates and statistical tests, and include appropriate controls. Data availability statements should describe repositories, accession numbers, or how readers can access raw field data, GPS tracking files, or supporting datasets.

For studies involving human or animal samples, include ethics approval identifiers and compliance statements. We also welcome pre registered studies and encourage structured reporting standards when available for your research area.

Editorial Workflow and Visibility

After submission, manuscripts receive an editorial assessment and are assigned to subject editors for peer review. Our goal is to deliver a timely first decision while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards.

Accepted articles are professionally produced in HTML, PDF, and XML formats and are integrated with DOI registration and indexing metadata. This ensures your work is discoverable through academic search engines and citation networks.

Authors receive clear status updates at key stages, and revision guidance focuses on scientific clarity, data integrity, and ornithology significance. Once published, articles are promoted through journal channels to increase visibility across academic, conservation, and wildlife management audiences.

IJO welcomes thematic special issues in emerging ornithology areas. If you are organizing a research community or conference track, contact us about proposing a special issue or serving as a guest editor.