The Journal of Wildlife Science (JWLS) is pleased to announce a Special Issue titled “Advances in Avian Biology”, brought out in collaboration with the National Symposium on Avian Biology (NSAB) 2025. This Special Issue aims to highlight historical and contemporary research in ornithology being carried out in India, reflecting diverse research themes, including the scientific contributions showcased during NSAB 2025.
NSAB 2025 was held at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali from March 10–12, 2025, along with the 6th annual meeting of the Association of Avian Biologists of India. The symposium brought together leading ornithologists, ecologists, policy makers, and early-career researchers from across the country to present their findings and to discuss new insights into avian ecology, behaviour, evolution, and conservation challenges. In alignment with this initiative, JWLS invites high-quality manuscripts that advance our understanding of birds and their ecosystems.
Special Issue Editorial Team
This special issue will be handled by an expert panel of ornithologists:
Dr Manjari Jain
IISER Mohali
Dr Sutirtha Dutta
Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
Dr Amit Kumar Trivedi
Mizoram University, Aizawl
Themes & Scope
We welcome submissions focussed on avian biology across a broad range of topics including:
- Behaviour, communication, neurobiology and physiology
- Community ecology and biogeography
- Conservation, threats, and population management
- Evolution, systematics, and phylogenomics
- Habitat use, landscape ecology, and climate change impacts
- Human–bird interactions, conflict, and coexistence
- Movement ecology and migration
- Natural history, breeding biology and reproductive strategies
- Technological & analytical advances in ornithology
(e.g., bioacoustics, tracking technologies, AI-assisted monitoring etc.)
Manuscripts may be original research articles, short communications, reviews, perspectives, or synthesis papers based on past and ongoing research.
Submission Guidelines
All manuscripts must be submitted through the JWLS online portal following the standard Author Guidelines. Please include the following statement in the cover letter and at the top of the title page: “Submission for Special Issue—Advances in Avian Biology (NSAB 2025)”.
Submission Deadline: 31st March 2026
Early submissions are encouraged.
Publication Charges:
JWLS runs on Diamond Open Access- Free to Authors and Free to Readers.
For detailed author guidelines and submission procedures, visit the JWLS website (https://jwls.in/author-guidelines/).
Why publish with JWLS?
- Diamond Open Access:
No fees for authors. No paywalls for readers. - Rapid Review & Publication:
JWLS maintains a fast editorial turnaround while ensuring rigorous peer review. - Global Visibility:
Free and permanent access ensures maximum reach and citation potential. - Interdisciplinary Audience:
JWLS is read widely across wildlife conservation, ecology, and environmental science communities.
Contact
For queries related to submission or suitability of manuscripts, please write to:
info@jwls.in
