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Scope and mission.
CFeS is dedicated to publishing quality research on lepidopterology in the Western Palearctic region, covering a broad spectrum of topics including taxonomy, systematics, ecology, biodiversity, biogeography and phylogenetics. We welcome original research articles, taxonomic revisions, short notes, and review papers that contribute to the advancement of entomological science.

Open Access and Publication Policy.
We believe that scientific knowledge should be freely accessible to all. Our journal follows an open-access model, ensuring that all published content is available without embargoes or paywalls. There are no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees, making publication fully accessible to researchers worldwide.

Peer Review Process.
CFeS employs an open peer review system, where reviewers disclose their identities to promote transparency, accountability, and constructive feedback. Manuscripts undergo rigorous evaluation by experts in the field to ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and relevance.

Manuscript Types.
We accept the following types of manuscripts: Original Research Articles, presenting new findings in lepidopterology. Taxonomic papers, describing ESUs, new subspecies, species, genera, or other taxonomic revisions. Short notes, reporting briefly new findings. Review articles, summarizing and analyzing existing research in key lepidopterological topics.

Nomenclatural and Archiving Requirements.
Taxonomic papers that include nomenclatural acts and/or new species names must comply with the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN, 2012). Such papers are registered in ZooBank to ensure validity under zoological nomenclature. The journal is archived in Zenodo, an open-access repository developed by CERN, ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility.

Manuscript Preparation and Submission. Manuscripts should be written in English with clear and concise scientific language. Authors must follow the journal’s formatting guidelines regarding structure, references, figures, and tables. If an author wishes to deviate from a recommendation, a compelling justification must be provided. Upon acceptance, manuscripts are placed on a fast-track for expedited publication.

Ethical Standards. The journal adheres to high ethical publishing standards, discouraging plagiarism, redundant publication, and data fabrication. Authors are expected to provide full disclosure of conflicts of interest and obtain appropriate permissions for data, images, and specimens.

Support and Contact.
For detailed author guidelines, manuscript templates, and submission procedures, please refer to the journal’s formatting guidelines on our website.
For additional inquiries, contact the editorial team: sylvain.cuvelier@telenet.be and anila.paparisto@unitir.edu.al

Journal’s formatting guidelines

General formatting.
Manuscripts must be written in English with clear and concise scientific language. Text should be formatted in Word, 12-point font, with numbered pages. Use italicization for scientific names (genus and species) and standard taxonomic conventions.

Structure.

Title and title page.
Title, authors' names, affiliations, and corresponding author's email.

Abstract.
A concise summary (max. 500 words) highlighting objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions.

Key words.
Up to 15 relevant keywords, separated by commas.

Introduction.
Background, research context, and objectives.

Materials and Methods.
Detailed methodology to ensure reproducibility.

Results.
Clear presentation of findings, supported by tables and figures.

Discussion.
Interpretation of results, comparison with previous studies, and conclusions.

Acknowledgments.
Recognition of funding sources and contributions.

References.
Follow the journal's preferred citation style for consistency. We want the references to be precise by citing all co-authors and including the DOI and/or url. The general format for citing are as follows:
Article: Author's last name followed by the First Initial., Author First Initial., Author First Initial. & last Author First Initial. Year of publication. Full title and subtitle (if applicable). — Journal name (italicized) Volume Number(Issue Number): xx-yy DOI or (url).
Book: Author's last name followed by the First Initial., Author First Initial., Author First Initial. & last Author First Initial. Year of publication. Full title and subtitle (italicized). — Editor, City, xxx p. (url)
Webpage: Author's last name followed by the First Initial., Author First Initial., Author First Initial. & last Author First Initial. Year of publication. Full title and subtitle (with hyperlink) (accessed on dd.mm.yyyy).

Figures and Tables.
Figures should be submitted in high resolution (300 dpi minimum, jpeg of png format). Tables should be numbered consecutively and provided in an editable format (Word or Excel).

Looking forward to your research, manuscripts, comments, and suggestions, Sylvain Cuvelier and Anila Paparisto.