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ADVANCING ECOLOGY

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Oikos is a leading and long-standing journal in ecology, proudly owned by the Nordic Society Oikos. We publish innovative research that spans across diverse taxa, systems, and disciplines.

We welcome submissions that advance our understanding of ecological mechanisms, processes, and patterns. Our goal is to foster debate and encourage provocative ideas that shape ecological thinking.

Editors-in-Chief: Pedro Peres-Neto, Paulo R. Guimarães Jr

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View from the editor's desk: From code to credit

Citing software packages is essential, but treating them as the origin rather than the implementation of ideas risks obscuring the intellectual history of methods. Read more from Oikos Editor-in-Chief Pedro Peres-Neto.

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Oikos publishes special issues on ecological topics ranging from root function to biological invasion to ecology of information, and beyond.

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Learn about the Nordic Society Oikos and our five journals: Oikos, Ecography, Journal of Avian Biology, Nordic Journal of Botany, and Wildlife Biology.

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Oikos Forum

Our Forum papers are known for pushing boundaries, bringing different fields together, and finding new ways to interpret data.

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Mar 20, 2026

View from the editor's desk: From code to credit

Mar 20, 2026

Citing software packages is essential, but treating them as the origin rather than the implementation of ideas risks obscuring the intellectual history of methods. Read more from Oikos Editor-in-Chief Pedro Peres-Neto.

Mar 20, 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Cover | From flames to patterns: What fuels the fire in savannas

Mar 1, 2026

A study of Brazilian savannas shows that fuel traits—especially grass biomass—strongly shape fire behavior. Photo by Vinicius de Lima Dantas.

Mar 1, 2026

Feb 6, 2026

View from the editor's desk: Where is double-blind review headed in the age of preprints?

Feb 6, 2026

Double-blind review may no longer be a shield, but it can still be a compass, according to Oikos Editor-in-Chief Pedro Peres-Neto.

Feb 6, 2026

Feb 1, 2026

Cover | What Drives Diversity in Fig Wasp Communities

Feb 1, 2026

A study of fig wasps by shows that communities linked to Neotropical fig trees change dramatically across space, with high species turnover. Photo by Jean-Yves Rasplus.

Feb 1, 2026

Jan 1, 2026

Cover | The Polar Bear Provision: Architects of an Arctic Food Web

Jan 1, 2026

A new study highlights polar bears as key providers of food in the Arctic, showing that the carrion from their seal kills fuels a network of scavengers. Photo by Wayne Lynch.

Jan 1, 2026

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We publish standard Research Papers and Meta-Analyses along with special Forum, Ignite and Dialogue papers to advance the field of ecology and stimulate novel discussion about ideas. Learn more about each type of article and the steps to get started.

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Our Dedication to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is the mission of the Nordic Society Oikos and our journals to promote an open and inclusive science that reflects diversity of approaches, taxa, and environments.

We recognize that these aims can only be reached by welcoming submissions from authors of all backgrounds, irrespective of ethnic or geographic origin, religion, age, career stage, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.

We request all authors to adhere to Best Practices in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research as provided by their institutions, funding agencies, or other sources. For more information see the NSO Publishing Policies.

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Oikos is a journal of the Nordic Society Oikos, published in cooperation with Wiley. The journal is available at Wiley Online Library. Back issues are at JSTOR. See the latest Oikos News.