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Conservation Template

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About the Conservation format

Conservation is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Species Distribution and Climate Change, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management. Over its lifetime it has published 335 papers, which have received 1,555 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Conservation 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inWildlife Ecology and Conservation Species Distribution and Climate Change Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management Animal and Plant Science Education Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
ISSN2673-7159
Citation impact (2-yr)1.73
h-index20
i10-index41
Article processing charge$1,082
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Lomé
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Conservation per year

30
2021
47
2022
35
2023
53
2024
86
2025

Citation impact of Conservation by publication year

359
2021
514
2022
277
2023
234
2024
109
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Conservation

Potential of Canna indica in Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment: A Review

Petro Karungamye · 11 Aug 2022

This article reviews investigations in which Canna indica was utilized in constructed wetlands (CW) for wastewater treatment of a variety types. It is strongly urged that ornamental flowering plants be used in CWs as monoculture or mixed species to improve the appearance of CWs whilst still treating wastewater. Plants play important roles in CWs by…

The Trouble with Anthropocentric Hubris, with Examples from Conservation

Haydn Washington, John Piccolo, Erik Gómez‐Baggethun et al. · 1 Oct 2021

Anthropocentrism in Western (modern industrial) society is dominant, goes back hundreds of years, and can rightly be called ‘hubris’. It removes almost all moral standing from the nonhuman world, seeing it purely as a resource. Here, we discuss the troubling components of anthropocentrism: worldview and ethics; dualisms, valuation and values; a psychology of fear and…

The Bioeconomy–Biodiversity Nexus: Enhancing or Undermining Nature’s Contributions to People?

Mairon G. Bastos Lima, Ulrika Palme · 22 Dec 2021

Bioeconomy has become fundamental for a post-fossil-resources society, in line with climate change mitigation ambitions. Although it does not have a single, consensual definition, the bioeconomy encompasses various bio-based value chains and economic activities relying on biodiversity. How these burgeoning developments may affect biodiversity, however, still needs further examination. This article explores the bioeconomy–biodiversity nexus…

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Wildlife Conservation

Paul Fergus, Carl Chalmers, Steven N. Longmore et al. · 11 Nov 2024

The rapid decline in global biodiversity demands innovative conservation strategies. This paper examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in wildlife conservation, focusing on the Conservation AI platform. Leveraging machine learning and computer vision, Conservation AI detects and classifies animals, humans, and poaching-related objects using visual spectrum and thermal infrared cameras. The platform processes these…

Enhancing the Resilience and Adaptive Capacity of Smallholder Farmers to Drought in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Sydney Shikwambana, Ntokozo Malaza, Bongani Ncube · 13 Jul 2022

Climate change has caused substantial losses, especially to smallholder farmers whose main source of livelihood is derived from agriculture. Climate change impacts can be reduced by enhancing coping and adaptation strategies. This study explores the coping and adaptation strategies of smallholder farming communities in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. As part of the assessment and…

Conservation template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Conservation format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Conservation template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Conservation use?
Conservation uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Conservation 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Conservation?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Conservation document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Conservation template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Conservation format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Conservation?
Conservation - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Conservation PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Conservation template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Conservation template cost?
You can start writing in the Conservation template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Conservation PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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