NeoBiota, a prominent open-access journal dedicated to the study of alien species and biological invasions, has announced the appointment of four new Editors-in-Chief: Dr. Ana Novoa Perez, Prof. Tammy Robinson, Prof. Phil Hulme, and Dr. Andrew “Sandy” Liebhold. The new editorial team will collaborate with founding Editor-in-Chief Prof. Ingolf Kühn to maintain and expand NeoBiota’s impact and global reach.
The journal, established in 2011, has grown into a leading platform in invasion science with a Journal Impact Factor of 3.8 and a Scopus CiteScore of 8.1 in 2023. NeoBiota ranks among the top journals in biodiversity conservation and ecological modeling.
• Dr. Ana Novoa Perez (Spain/Czech Republic) focuses on socioecological factors influencing alien species invasions and is Secretary of the European Group on Biological Invasions.
• Prof. Tammy Robinson (South Africa) specializes in marine invasions and evidence-based management of alien species, particularly in protected areas.
• Prof. Phil Hulme (New Zealand) is a leader in plant biosecurity, examining invasive species risks and impacts, including biosecurity policy across sectors.
• Dr. Andrew “Sandy” Liebhold (Czech Republic/USA) studies insect invasions and is known for his contributions to macroecology and population management.
Published by Pensoft Publishers, NeoBiota covers a wide range of topics, including the ecology, evolution, and human dimensions of biological invasions. The journal is committed to open access and rapid publication, offering advanced data publishing workflows to support the research community.
With its new leadership team, NeoBiota aims to continue fostering high-quality research and innovative solutions to the challenges posed by invasive species worldwide.
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