Feature Papers in Ecology 2022 and the Remarkable Journal’s Advancements

The journal Ecologies experienced continuous growth throughout the year 2022. As a show of this, the Special Issue titled “Feature Papers in Ecology” published 16 papers, surpassing the 13 papers published in 2021. It is evident that the number of papers in these Special Issues is expected to increase significantly, encompassing various fields. Once we have covered all the necessary Special Issues, the feature papers in ecology will continue to offer researchers the opportunity to publish the results of their high-quality and well-designed experiments from different ecological domains.

This special feature comprehensively covers various aspects of ecologies for which a Special Issue has not yet been offered. In this case, we obtained an interesting collection of papers from different fields, such as animal ecology, focusing on the impact of agricultural activities on nocturnal mammals and small mammals [1,2]; plant–animal interactions [3,4]; wild felid diversity [5]; ecological microbiology from different perspectives [6,7,8,9,10]; aquatic ecology [11,12]; and plant ecology [13,14]. Some papers also shed light on intriguing aspects of biogeochemistry [15,16].

Highlighting the significance of the necrobiome is crucial for understanding biogeochemical cycles. This field still requires extensive research to comprehend all the underlying processes. Similarly, it is clear that, when viewed from the perspective of agricultural protection, plant physiology, or ecological restoration, microbial ecology plays a pivotal role in understanding ecological processes. Plant–animal interactions can be considered a fundamental area within ecology, while the description of plant communities and biogeochemical processes significantly contribute to our understanding of ecological functioning. These aspects are well represented in this Special Issue, and we anticipate that they will attract the interest of other researchers.

This Special Issue has covered a broad spectrum of analyses and, according to Google Scholar, has already received over eight citations, which can be considered a success within a short period since its final publication, especially considering that the journal is still relatively new.

As previously stated, we will continue to offer this Special Issue, ensuring that authors are treated with efficiency and avoiding significant delays in the decision process for acceptance/rejection. Furthermore, the journal does not impose any requirements related to affiliation with scientific societies, which sets it apart from other journals.