The African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation is an open access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary online journal that covers all aspects of nature conservation in Africa. AJBC publishes regular papers from all disciplines interested in basic and applied conservation ecology, as well as general nature conservation at various spatial, temporal, and evolutionary scales, ranging from populations to ecosystems, and from microorganisms and fungi to higher plants (Botany) and animals (Zoology). View our Editorial Team.
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| Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals | |
| Karishma Singh | |
| 09 December 2024 |
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Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research |
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| Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-07 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-04 | |
Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme |
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| Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-20 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-03 | |
Press Release: Launch of African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation |
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We invite you to explore the editorial board and author guidelines of the African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation (AJBC) and submit your relevant research. AJBC is an open access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal that provides a dynamic platform for sharing and advancing knowledge on nature conservation in Africa. Covering all aspects of conservation ecology, AJBC welcomes contributions from a wide range of disciplines, addressing conservation at various spatial, temporal, and evolutionary scales—from microorganisms and fungi to higher plants and animals. The journal is dedicated to promoting the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, sustainable forest management, combatting desertification, regulating climate, and halting and reversing land degradation and biodiversity loss. Join us in contributing to the preservation of Africa's biodiversity by submitting your research to AJBC! |
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| Posted: 2024-09-12 |
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