DOI: https://doi.org/10.31605/ijec.v1i1
Published: Mar 30, 2024
About Journal
Indonesian Journal of Ecology and Conservation (IJEC) (E-ISSN: 3047-5392) is an Indonesian-based peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Center for Ecology, Conservation, and Ethnobiology Studies, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia, in collaboration with the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Sulawesi Barat. IJEC is issued twice a year in March and September and publishes original research articles that contribute to the advancement of ecological and conservation sciences.
Indonesia is widely recognized as one of the world's megadiverse countries, harboring extraordinary diversity of flora, fauna, and microorganisms across a wide range of ecosystems. Among these regions, the island of Sulawesi occupies a unique biogeographical position within the Wallacea region, located between the Asian and Australian continental shelves. This geographical isolation has contributed to the evolution of numerous endemic species and complex ecological systems, making Sulawesi and the Indonesian archipelago an important focus for ecological, evolutionary, and conservation research.
The scope of IJEC includes studies in ecology, biodiversity, conservation biology, environmental biology, microbiology, microbial ecology, systematics, molecular ecology, evolutionary biology, ethnobiology, and ecosystem management, particularly within tropical ecosystems. The journal encourages scientific research addressing biodiversity of plants, animals, and microorganisms, covering multiple levels of biological organization including genes, species, populations, communities, and ecosystems.
The Indonesian Journal of Ecology and Conservation was first published in 2024 and operates using an online journal system (OJS) to support transparent and efficient scholarly publishing. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific contribution of the published research.
IJEC serves as an academic platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to disseminate scientific knowledge and research findings in ecology and conservation science, while promoting a deeper understanding of biodiversity and supporting the sustainable management and conservation of biological resources.
The journal is currently indexed and abstracted in several academic databases, including Google Scholar, Dimensions, Index Copernicus, and GARUDA (Garba Rujukan Digital), Crossref