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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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access |
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Boost your research's visibility, foster global collaboration, and drive innovation by exploring the benefits of open access. Break free from limitations and share your work with the world. Read our blog, Why open access is the future of academic publishing. Be part of the transformation today! |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
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 | |
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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