About the Journal

Vision

To become an internationally recognized Indonesian journal in the conservation of tropical forest resources, environment, and ecotourism.

Mission

To disseminate the achievements of researchers to national, regional, and international communities by publishing current, high-quality research in tropical forest conservation, environment, biodiversity, and ecotourism.

Published By
Publisher Department of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecotourism (DKSHE)Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University
In collaboration with Indonesian Biological AssociationPerhimpunan Biologi Indonesia (PBI)
Focus and Scope

Media Konservasi focuses on tropical forest conservation, environment, biodiversity, and ecotourism.

â—Ź Regional focus: Southeast Asia

We accept manuscripts covering all aspects of:

Ecology Landscape ecology In-situ & ex-situ wildlife conservation Remote sensing & GIS Sustainable use of plants & wildlife Ethnobotany Bioprospecting Ecotourism Conservation & protected area management Urban forests Environmental services Environmental education
Types of Paper
All paper types share the same frame. Only the main body differs.
Title→ Authors & affiliations→ Corresponding author (phone & email)→ Abstract→ Keywords→ Main body→ Acknowledgements→References
Research Article

Original research that has never been published elsewhere.

Body: Introduction → Method → Result → Discussion → Conclusion
Short Communication

Also called Research Note or Scientific Note. A fast way to share significant findings with researchers in the same field.

2,000–3,000 words Body: Short Communication
Technical Paper

A short explanation of new developments, techniques, or procedures, or of modified techniques, procedures, or devices (hardware/software) with practical value for biodiversity conservation.

Body: Technical Notes
Book Review

A brief critical evaluation of a book on conservation and ecotourism.

max. 2,000 words Body: Book Review
Opinion

A brief opinion piece on conservation and ecotourism.

max. 2,000 words Body: Opinion
Publication Frequency

Media Konservasi is published four times a year.

JanuaryIssue 1
AprilIssue 2
JulyIssue 3
OctoberIssue 4
+ Special IssuesFocused on specific themes, often emerging or under-researched topics.
Authorship

An author is an individual who has made a significant contribution to the study. Every author must:

  1. Contribute substantially to the conception or design of the work, or to the analysis and interpretation of data.
  2. Be actively involved in writing the intellectual content of the manuscript.
  3. Approve the final version to be published.
All contributors who meet all three criteria should be listed as authors.
Publication Decisions

Reviewers' comments and suggestions are taken seriously and weighed according to their expertise. The Editor of Media Konservasi is responsible for the final decision on article acceptance, based on the reviewers' opinions, suggestions, and comments.

Special Issues
  • Editorial responsibility. The Editor-in-Chief holds full responsibility for the content of the entire journal, including all special issues, which must fall within the journal's scope.
  • Same standards. Special issue articles receive the same editorial oversight as regular submissions, including external peer review, and are clearly labeled as part of a special issue.
  • Guest editors. The credentials of all guest editors are verified and approved before appointment. The Editor-in-Chief or designated Editorial Board members closely oversee their work.
  • Papers by guest editors. Papers submitted by guest editors undergo an independent review process and make up no more than 25% of the special issue's content.