At the 4th International Jackal and Related Species Symposium (4IJS), we welcome submissions focusing on the golden jackal (Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758), a species of ecological and evolutionary significance due to its adaptability and intermediary role between wolves and jackals. Additionally, studies on other related species are encouraged, including:

1. African wolf (Canis anthus F. Cuvier, 1820)

2. Coyote (Canis latrans Say, 1823)

3. Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis Rüppell, 1835)

4. Gray wolf (Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758)

5. Dingo (Canis dingo Meyer, 1793)

Genus Lupullela

6. Black-backed jackal (Lupullela mesomelas Schreber, 1775)

7. Side-striped jackal (Lupullela adustus Sundevall, 1847)

Tribe Vulpini (Foxes)

8. Red fox (Vulpes vulpes Linnaeus, 1758)

9. Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758)

10. Corsac fox (Vulpes corsac Linnaeus, 1768)

11. Fennec fox (Vulpes zerda Zimmermann, 1780)

12. Blandford's fox (Vulpes cana Blanford, 1877)

Other Canids (Family Canidae)

13. Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides Gray, 1834)

14. African wild dog (Lycaon pictus Temminck, 1820)

15. Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus Illiger, 1815)

16. Bush dog (Speothos venaticus Lund, 1842)

Other Mesocarnivores (Related Families)

17. European badger (Meles meles Linnaeus, 1758)

18. Ratel (Honey badger) (Mellivora capensis Schreber, 1776)

19. European polecat (Mustela putorius Linnaeus, 1758)

20. Steppe polecat (Mustela eversmanii Lesson, 1827)

Submissions exploring behavioral ecology, genetics, conservation, and interactions of these species are highly encouraged.