https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc <p>Ethnobiology and Conservation (EC) is a leading international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the intersection of ethnobiology and biodiversity conservation. EC publishes original research that explores the dynamic relationships between humans and nature, emphasizing theoretical, methodological, and applied contributions that advance biodiversity conservation, sustainability, and socioecological resilience.</p> en-US https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/announcement/view/50 <h1 class="page_title">The Tyranny of the Harsh Reviewer</h1> <p>At some point, every author has experienced thedisappointment of receiving a negative decision on a manuscript submitted to a scientific journal. Frustra-tion is natural—and understandable. However, this feeling is often exacerbated by how the rejection is framed and justified. In most cases, editors base their decisions on the peer-review reports they receive. However, what happens when those reviews are conflicting? Moreover, more troubling still: what happenswhen the editor chooses to side with the harsher critique?</p> <p><a href="https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/1068">https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/1068</a></p> Ethnobiology and Conservation 2025-04-16 https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/announcement/view/49 <p data-start="94" data-end="142">Dear Editors, Authors, Reviewers, and Readers,</p> <p data-start="144" data-end="415">As we reflect on the past 12 years, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your invaluable contributions to <em data-start="257" data-end="288">Ethnobiology and Conservation</em>. Your dedication, expertise, and trust have been fundamental in establishing the journal as a leading platform in our field.</p> <p data-start="417" data-end="764">As we move forward, we are implementing important updates to enhance our publication. These include making our submission guidelines and author instructions more user-friendly, as well as strengthening our policies on inclusion and diversity. We believe that these changes will foster a more welcoming and equitable academic environment for all.</p> <p data-start="766" data-end="1084">We also invite you to submit your manuscripts to <em data-start="815" data-end="846">Ethnobiology and Conservation</em> and to explore the wide range of manuscript categories we accept. Whether you are sharing original research, theoretical perspectives, or applied studies, our journal offers a space to showcase high-quality ethnobiological and/or nature conservation scholarship.</p> <p data-start="1086" data-end="1324">Additionally, we encourage you to read our <a href="https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/1042">recent editorial</a>.</p> <p data-start="1326" data-end="1474">Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing this collective effort in advancing ethnobiology and conservation research.</p> Ethnobiology and Conservation 2025-03-02 https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/announcement/view/47 <h1 class="page_title">The human-feline relationship from a biocultural perspective: perception, knowledge and traditional use of the six Mexican species, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico</h1> <p><a href="https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/964">https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/964</a></p> Ethnobiology and Conservation 2025-02-25 https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/announcement/view/46 <h1 class="page_title">Is Ethnobiologist Training at Risk? Challenges of a Brazilian Graduate Program</h1> <p><a href="https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/1039">https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/1039</a></p> Ethnobiology and Conservation 2025-02-25