^{About Journal}

The journal of Ethnobiology and Biodiversity Conservation (EBC) is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to advancing the understanding of the intricate relationships between humans, biodiversity, and ecosystems. As a multidisciplinary journal, it bridges the fields of ethnobiology, conservation science, and environmental studies, fostering a deeper appreciation of how traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and ecological systems intersect to shape sustainable interactions with the natural world. Ethnobiology, as a discipline, explores the dynamic interplay between human societies and their environments, emphasizing the role of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) in the management and conservation of biodiversity. Conservation science, on the other hand, seeks to address the pressing challenges of biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, and climate change through evidence-based research and innovative solutions. By integrating these perspectives, this journal provides a unique platform for researchers, practitioners, and indigenous communities to share insights, methodologies, and case studies that contribute to the preservation of biological and cultural diversity. The journal publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, case studies, and commentaries that address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Traditional ecological knowledge and its applications in conservation.

• Sustainable use and management of natural resources.

• Ethnobotany, ethnozoology, and ethnoecology.

• Community-based conservation initiatives.

• Impacts of climate change on biodiversity and cultural practices.

• Policy and ethical considerations in ethnobiology and conservation.

    In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, the journal of Ethnobiology and Biodiversity Conservation (EBC)  serves as a vital forum for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. By highlighting the value of integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches, the journal aims to promote holistic and inclusive strategies for conserving biodiversity and ensuring the well-being of both human and ecological communities. Through its commitment to open access, the journal ensures that its findings are accessible to a global audience, empowering stakeholders at all levels to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

The journal of Ethnobiology and Biodiversity Conservation (EBC) is a scientific-research quarterly journal that publishes by Qom University. This journal has a publishing license from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance based on registration number 91979 dated 03/22/2023. This journal reviews and publishes the scientific achievements of researchers in various aspects of ecology and how local communities interact with living organisms, including the cultural, medicinal, and nutritional uses of plants and animals, as well as the conservation of native plants and animals.

 ^{Paper Plagiarism Checker}

To prevent plagiarism, Journal of Ethnobiology and Biodiversity Conservation uses the Hamyab system as similarity checker tool for the Persian articles and the iThenticate system for the Latin abstract of received articles. If the percentage of similarity is more than 15%, the article will be withdrawn from the review process.

 

^{Article Publishing Charge}

This journal does not charge a fee for submitting, reviewing, and publishing the article.

 

Open Acsess Policy

This is an open access journal, which means that all content is freely available without charge to users or their institutions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without requiring prior permission from the publisher or author.       

 

^{Copyright Policy}

As an open-access journal, Ethnobiology and Biodiversity Conservation follows the international certificate Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which states that you are free to:

Share- reproduce and rearrange content in any form 

Adapt- recombine, transform, and reconstruct for any lawful purpose, only if you cite the original published article.

- Copyright on any open access article in this Journal, is retained by the author(s).

- Authors grant the right to use the article freely, provided its integrity is maintained, and the original authors, citation details, and publisher are properly identified.

 

^{Publication Ethics} 

The Journal of  Ethnobiology and Biodiversity Conservation is following of the International Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and complies with the highest ethical standards in accordance with ethical laws. Obviously, any plagiarism or other unethical behaviors will lead to the removal of the article from the arbitration process.

 

   ^{Journal Publishing Schedule}

Ethnobiology and Biodiversity Conservation is published 4 issues per year. All journal articles are stored in two different ways. PDF version of all articles is online and available to readers on the journal website (https://ethnobiocons.qom.ac.ir/). The backup copy of the articles is kept on the journal office’s computer.

 

 ^{Revenue Sources and Article Processing Charges}

University of Qom as the publisher of the journal, supports it for each published issue by paying a defined budget. The allocated budget includes those pertaining to setup and maintenance of the publication infrastructure, routine operation of the Journal, the review process, editing, publishing, maintaining the scholarly record, and archiving.