About the Journal of Primates
Advancing primate science through rigorous, interdisciplinary research that illuminates the ecology, behavior, conservation, and evolutionary biology of the world's non-human primates.
Research Scope & Thematic Priorities
JP publishes original research, reviews, and data-driven perspectives addressing the ecological, behavioral, genetic, and conservation dimensions of non-human primates. We invite submissions from field and laboratory settings that contribute new knowledge to primate biology and inform evidence-based conservation strategies.
Behavioral Ecology
Social organization, foraging strategies, communication systems, mating patterns, cognitive abilities, tool use, and decision-making processes in wild and captive populations.
Population & Community Ecology
Population dynamics, demographic modeling, habitat selection, species distribution patterns, interspecific interactions, and ecosystem roles of primates.
Conservation Biology
Threat assessment, conservation status evaluations, habitat fragmentation impacts, protected area effectiveness, human-primate conflict mitigation, and restoration ecology.
Evolutionary & Genetic Studies
Population genetics, phylogeography, adaptive evolution, genomic diversity, conservation genetics, and molecular markers for species identification and kinship analysis.
Habitat & Environmental Change
Impacts of deforestation, climate change, land-use transformation, invasive species, and anthropogenic disturbances on primate populations and communities.
Applied Primatology
Translocation programs, reintroduction efforts, monitoring techniques, community-based conservation, capacity building, and policy recommendations grounded in ecological data.
JP accommodates diverse research outputs to support the varied communication needs of the primatology community. Authors can select the format best suited to their study design, dataset scope, and audience.
- Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies with novel findings
- Review Articles: Synthetic overviews of thematic areas
- Short Communications: Rapid reports of significant observations
- Field Notes: Brief documentation of notable field encounters
- Data Descriptors: Datasets with methodological transparency
- Commentaries: Expert perspectives on emerging topics
- Letters to the Editor: Scholarly dialogue on published work
Authors can submit manuscripts through our streamlined online submission portal or via email to [email protected]. All submissions undergo initial editorial screening for scope alignment and methodological clarity before entering peer review. Please consult our Instructions for Authors for formatting requirements, ethical standards, and data sharing expectations.
- Open Access for Global Reach: All articles are freely available online, ensuring your research reaches conservation practitioners, educators, policy makers, and researchers worldwide without subscription barriers.
- Rigorous Peer Review: Single-blind review by subject experts ensures methodological soundness, statistical robustness, and interpretive accuracy before publication.
- Rapid Editorial Decisions: Efficient workflows prioritize timely feedback, with initial decisions typically communicated within 3-4 weeks of submission.
- Interdisciplinary Visibility: JP's editorial board spans behavioral ecology, conservation biology, population genetics, and habitat management, positioning your work at the intersection of multiple research communities.
- Conservation Impact: Published research directly informs conservation planning, species management, and policy advocacy, amplifying the real-world relevance of your findings.
The Journal of Primates is guided by an Editorial Board comprising experienced primatologists with expertise across taxa, geographic regions, and methodological approaches. Board members provide strategic direction, evaluate submissions for scientific merit, and uphold the journal's commitment to ethical research practices and conservation relevance.
JP employs a single-blind peer review system to maintain objectivity while facilitating constructive scholarly exchange. Reviewers assess novelty, methodological rigor, data interpretation, and contribution to primate science.
Initial Screening
Editorial team evaluates scope fit, ethical compliance, and technical completeness within 5-7 days.
Peer Review
At least two independent experts assess scientific quality, providing recommendations within 2-3 weeks.
Editorial Decision
Authors receive accept, revise, or reject decisions with detailed reviewer feedback to guide manuscript improvement.
Revision & Final Review
Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated, typically within 7-10 days, ensuring all concerns are addressed.
Production & Publication
Accepted articles undergo copyediting, proofing, and typesetting, with online publication within days of final approval.
As an open access journal, JP charges an article processing charge (APC) to cover peer review coordination, editorial management, typesetting, and hosting infrastructure. These fees ensure high-quality production standards and perpetual free access for readers. Detailed pricing information and waiver eligibility criteria are available on our Article Processing Charges page. Authors from low-income countries and early-career researchers are encouraged to inquire about financial assistance.
All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution licenses, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and adaptation with proper citation. Authors retain copyright, facilitating incorporation of published work into dissertations, grant reports, institutional repositories, and future derivative publications.
Advance Primate Science & Conservation
Join a global community of researchers committed to understanding and protecting the world's primates. Submit your ecological, behavioral, genetic, or conservation research to the Journal of Primates and contribute to evidence-based solutions for primate conservation challenges.
