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: Manuscripts typically follow a standard scientific structure, including an Abstract , Keywords , Introduction , Materials and Methods , Results , Discussion , and Conclusions .

If you are drafting a write-up for submission to Acta Oecologica , you must adhere to the official Guide for Authors , which includes these critical requirements: Submission & Drafting Guidelines : Authors must include

: Understanding the diversity and distribution of life forms. ethics statements (if applicable)

: Analyzing competitive interactions and environmental filtering that shape community structures. Submission & Drafting Guidelines including an Abstract

: Authors must include declarations of competing interests, ethics statements (if applicable), and data availability statements.

: The journal requires a declaration regarding the use of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies during the writing process. Recent Research Themes Guide for authors - Acta Oecologica - ISSN 1146-609X