Biological Theory - Editorial Policies & Peer Review

Original Articles:

Articles are single anonymous reviewed by at least two independent international reviewers. The Editor-in-Chief makes all final decisions for all submitted papers based on these reviews.

Feature Articles  (Trend, Profile, Concept, Historical Essay, Essay Review)

Feature articles are single anonymous reviewed by at least two independent international reviewers. The Editor-in-Chief makes all final decisions for all submitted papers based on these reviews.

Classics in Biological Theory

The introductory essays for the Classics feature are reviewed by the section editor for the feature, the EIC, and an Associate Editor or member of the Editorial Board if additional expertise is deemed necessary.

Procedure Editorials (in house submissions)

Editorials  by the EiC or by a Guest Editor of a Thematic Issue are reviewed by at least one Associate Editor.

Guest Edited Thematic Issues

Articles in Guest Edited thematic Issues follow the same peer review standards as Original Articles. Open Thematic Issues are announced under Journal Updates.

Collections: Classics in Biological Theory and Critical Concepts in Biological Theory

 Articles in these collections are upon invitation of the section editor. Please contact the section editor to discuss your ideas. Invited essays are reviewed by the section editor for the feature, the EIC, and an Associate Editor or member of the Editorial Board if additional expertise is deemed necessary.