Editors ensure the quality, integrity, and relevance of submissions in entomology science. They guide peer review, evaluate reviewer feedback, and provide clear decisions to authors.

• Assess scope fit and methodological rigor
• Select reviewers with subject expertise
• Provide constructive decision letters
• Monitor ethics and conflict of interest compliance

Editors evaluate study validity, data transparency, and clarity of conclusions. Manuscripts should demonstrate validation appropriate to the study design.

Editors must treat manuscripts as confidential and disclose any conflicts of interest. Potential conflicts are managed in coordination with the editorial office.

Editors are expected to manage reviews efficiently and communicate with authors in a timely manner. The editorial office provides support for reviewer reminders and logistics.

• Report species identification methods and taxonomic authorities for clarity.
• Reference voucher deposition locations when specimens are archived.
• Specify sampling protocol details such as trap placement, interval, and exposure duration.
• Describe data sources and preprocessing steps so other researchers can reproduce results.
• Clarify how survival, abundance, or infestation outcomes were measured and interpreted.
• Use consistent terminology and define acronyms at first use.
• If code or data sharing is restricted, describe access limitations and provide detailed methods.
• Summarize how results support pest management or conservation outcomes without overstating conclusions.
• Report the primary outcome measures used to evaluate behavior, ecology, or control efficacy.
• Note any limitations related to sample size, spatial coverage, or seasonality.
• Provide clarity on reviewer or editor expectations to support consistent decision making.
• Highlight how ethical compliance and conflict disclosures are verified during review.
• Recommend specific statistical checks or validation steps for ecological or behavioral outcomes.
• Describe how reviewers should document major versus minor concerns.
• State the importance of data availability statements in reviewer assessments.
• Remind reviewers to flag unclear identification methods or sampling protocols.
• Explain how editors can request additional reviews for interdisciplinary studies.

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.