Reviewers provide expert evaluation of entomology research submissions. Reviews focus on study design, data transparency, and relevance to the field.

• Soundness of study design, sampling, and controls
• Appropriateness of validation and replication
• Transparency of data sources and parameters
• Clarity of results and interpretation
• Relevance to entomology science and applications

Reviewers submit structured feedback through ManuscriptZone. IJE encourages constructive, detailed comments that help authors improve transparency and reproducibility.

Manuscripts and review discussions are confidential. Reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest and decline reviews when necessary.

• 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.
• Encourage confidential notes to editors for ethical or methodological concerns.
• Clarify sample preservation methods and storage duration for specimens or tissues.
• Document any geospatial anonymization for sensitive collection sites.
• Specify quality assurance steps for image, genomic, or DNA barcoding data.

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.