OIKOS

ADVANCING ECOLOGY

A journal of the Nordic Society Oikos

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 innovative and provocative ideas that shape ecological thinking.

What’s happening

  • Special Issues

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

  • Who are we?

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

  • Oikos Forum

    Oikos Forum

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

News from Oikos

Publish in Oikos

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.

Our Dedication to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion


It is the mission of Oikos to advance synthesis in ecology by promoting an open and inclusive science that reflects diversity of approaches, taxa, and environments.

Oikos recognises 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.

EXPLORE OIKOS

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