About the Journal of Primates

The Journal of Primates publishes research on non-human primates, wild or captive, from lemurs and lorises to monkeys and apes. It covers all of primatology, including field and laboratory research, with ecology, conservation and evolution as core areas.

Its aims are to publish methodologically sound research on primate behavior, ecology, health, genetics and evolution, to support the conservation of primate species and their habitats, and to make the results freely available to everyone who can use them.

The journal welcomes contributions from the disciplines that inform primatology, including behavioral ecology, population biology, genetics, anatomy, paleontology, cognitive science and conservation practice. The Aims and Scope page describes the scope, study designs and eligibility in full.

Article types

1. Original Research
2. Review
3. Short Communication
4. Methods
5. Data Note
6. Field Note
7. Commentary
8. Letter

Preparation guidance for each type is given in the Instructions for Authors.

Editorial responsibility

The journal's editorial direction is overseen by its Editorial Board, an international group of researchers who handle manuscripts within their expertise and advise on the journal's scope and policies.

Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, reporting quality, and relevance to the journal. They are independent of the article processing charge and of any fee-relief inquiry. Editors with a conflict of interest are recused from handling the manuscript.

Peer review

All submissions undergo initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the journal's scope and minimum requirements proceed to independent peer review. Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request. Manuscripts that proceed to external peer review are normally evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts. The full process is set out in the Editorial Policies.