IJE supports open and responsible data sharing to strengthen reproducibility and long term reuse. Authors should deposit datasets in recognized repositories and include a clear data availability statement.

Data archiving improves validation, enables secondary analysis, and increases confidence in entomology research outcomes.

Authors should provide the data required for independent verification of results. This includes raw data, processed outputs, and metadata describing specimen identification, sampling context, and experimental design.

• Raw field or laboratory sampling data
• Processed datasets used for analysis
• Metadata describing species, life stage, and sampling conditions
• Quality control summaries and thresholds

Analytical code and workflows improve reproducibility. When feasible, share scripts or analysis pipelines that allow others to reproduce results.

If code cannot be shared, provide sufficient methodological detail to enable independent verification.

For sensitive or proprietary data, use controlled access repositories and comply with privacy or commercial requirements. Authors should describe access conditions and timelines clearly.

Embargoes may be granted when justified by intellectual property or regulatory constraints, but authors should state the embargo end date and access process.

• General data: Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad
• Environmental data: NOAA and regional repositories
• Genetic data: NCBI GEO, ENA where applicable
• Code repositories: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket

• Provide full taxonomic identification with authority, and reference voucher specimens or curated collections when applicable.
• Report life stage, sex, and developmental conditions for insects to support reproducibility and comparative analysis.
• Describe collection sites with coordinates, habitat description, and sampling period to contextualize ecological findings.
• When using traps or baits, specify trap type, exposure duration, and lure composition to enable replication.
• Include details on rearing conditions such as temperature, humidity, photoperiod, and diet formulations.
• If molecular methods are used, report primers, sequencing platforms, and quality control thresholds.
• For behavioral assays, describe acclimation periods, arena design, and observation windows.
• State how pesticide or control treatments were applied, including dose, timing, and formulation details.
• Include host plant or host organism identification when studying herbivory or vector interactions.
• Discuss environmental variables such as seasonality, land use, or climate that may influence outcomes.
• Report sample sizes, replication strategy, and statistical models used for inference.
• Describe biosecurity or containment procedures for invasive or quarantine species.
• When reporting pollinator studies, include floral resources, visitation metrics, and landscape context.
• Provide details on insect pathogen detection, diagnostic protocols, and validation steps.

IJE is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in entomological research. We emphasize reproducible methods, accurate taxonomy, 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 insect science and arthropod research.