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TheJournal of Applied Entomologypublishes original articles on current research in applied entomology. including mites. spiders. and myriapods. in the fields of agriculture. forestry. and stored product pests. Aims and Scope TheJournal of Applied Entomologypublishes original articles on current research in applied entomology. including mites and spiders in terrestrial ecosystems. Submit your next manuscriptfor rapid publication: the average time is currently 6 months from submission to publication. WithJournal of Applied Entomology"s dynamic article-by-article publication process.Early View. fully peer-reviewed and type-set articles are published online as soon as they complete. without waiting for full issue compilation.

The Journal of Applied Ichthyology publishes articles of international repute on ichthyology, aquaculture, and marine fisheries; ichthyopathology and ichthyoimmunology; environmental toxicology using fishes as test organisms; basic research on fishery management; and aspects of integrated coastal zone management in relation to fisheries and aquaculture. Emphasis is placed on the application of scientific research findings, while special consideration is given to ichthyological problems occurring in developing countries. Article formats include original articles, review articles, short communications, technical reports and book reviews. Fields of interest: All aspects of applied fisheries research and aquaculture, development and management of fisheries resources, ecotoxicology, fisheries ecology, fish health and pathology, genetics and coastal zone interactions with fisheries, fisheries in developing countries. The merger with AFMR broadens the scope to include basic science aspects in marine and freshwaters resource research, and ecological and economic scenarios that determine the success or failure of any application of biological research.

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5th Congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology
Australia Technology Park, Sydney - 22 till 27 June 2014The Journal of Applied Phycology publishes work in the rapidly expanding field of the commercial use of algae.Coverage includes fundamental research and development of techniques and practical applications in such areas as algal and cyanobacterial biotechnology and genetic engineering, tissues culture, culture collections, commercially useful micro-algae and their products, mariculture, algalization and soil fertility, pollution and fouling, monitoring, toxicity tests, toxic compounds, antibiotics and other biologically active compounds.Each issue of the Journal also includes a short section for brief notes and general information on new products, patents and company news.

The Journal of Applied Poultry Research (JAPR) provides practical, reliable, and timely information to those whose livelihood is derived from the commercial production of poultry and those whose research benefits this sector. This journal addresses topics of near-term application based on studies and criticial observations, encourages scientific approaches to practical problem solving, and presents information that is comprehensible to a broad readership. JAPR publishes original research reports, field reports, and reviews on breeding, hatching, health and disease, layer management, meat bird processing and products, meat bird management, microbiology, food safety, nutrition, environment, sanitation, welfare and economics.

JARMAP is a peer reviewed and multidisciplinary communication platform, covering all aspects of the raw material supply chain of medicinal and aromatic plants. JARMAP aims to improve production of tailor made commodities by addressing the various requirements of manufacturers of herbal medicines, herbal teas, seasoning herbs, food and feed supplements and cosmetics. JARMAP covers research on genetic resources, breeding, wild-collection, domestication, propagation, cultivation, phytopathology and plant protection, mechanization, conservation, processing, quality assurance, analytics and economics. JARMAP publishes reviews, original research articles and short communications related to research.

Published under the guidance of the American Fisheries Society's Fish Health Section, the Journal of Aquatic Animal Health serves the international community of scientists and culturists concerned with the health of aquatic organisms. It carries research papers on the causes, effects, treatments, and prevention of diseases of marine and freshwater organisms, particularly fish and shellfish. In addition, it contains papers that describe biochemical and physiological investigations into fish health that relate to assessing the impacts of both environmental and pathogenic features.

The Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology publishes research papers, short communications, and review articles concerning the application of science and technology to all aspects of research, development, production, and distribution of food products originating from the marine and freshwater bodies of the world. The journal features articles on various aspects of basic and applied science in topics related to: • harvesting and handling practices • processing with traditional and new technologies • refrigeration and storage • packaging and storage • distribution • safety and traceability • byproduct utilization The journal also covers basic studies of aquatic products as related to food chemistry, microbiology, and engineering; all flora and fauna from aquatic environs, including seaweeds and underutilized species used directly for human consumption or alternative uses such as animal feed and nonfood applications. Special features in the journal include guest editorials by specialists in their fields and book reviews covering a wide range of topics. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Arachnology, a publication devoted to the study of Arachnida, is published three times each year by the American Arachnological Society. Subscriptions accompany society membership or may be purchased by institutions.

The Journal of Arid Environments is an international journal publishing original scientific and technical research articles on physical, biological and cultural aspects of arid, semi-arid, and desert environments. As a forum of multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary dialogue it addresses research on all aspects of arid environments and their past, present and future use.Research Areas include:Paleoclimate and PaleoenvironmentsClimate and Climate ChangeHydrological processes and systemsGeomorphological processes and systemsSoils (physical and biological aspects)Ecology (Plant and Animal Sciences)Anthropology and human ecology (archaeology, sociology, ethnobotany, human adaptations,etc. Agriculture Land use grazing, mining, tourism, etc)Land use (agronomy, grazing, mining, tourism, etc)Conservation (theory, policy, sustainability, economics, heritage)Land degradation (desertification) and rehabilitationEnvironmental monitoring and managementBenefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity (previous title was Journal of Korean Nature) is an official journal of National Science Museum of Korea (NSMK) and Korea National Arboretum (KNA).

The scope of journal is wide and multidisciplinary that publishes original research papers, review articles, as well as conceptual, technical and methodological papers on all aspects of biological diversity-its description, analysis and conservation, and its application by humankind. This wide and multidisciplinary journal aims to provide both scientists and practitioners in conservation theory, policy and management with comprehensive and applicable information.

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Since its inception in 1970 by the Scandinavian Ornitholists´ Union, the journal Ornis Scandinavica gradually became a truly international publication attracting subscribers and contributors from all over the world. To endorse this global perspective, in 1994 the journal´s name was was changed to 'Journal of Avian Biology'. Currently, there are 6 issues/year. The print run is about 600 pages per annum. Journal of Avian Biology publishes empirical and theoretical research in areas of ornithology, with an emphasis on behavioural ecology and evolution. Preferably, papers should test hypothesis, or explore new ground. Purely descriptive studies are accepted only when they contain important new information that give rise to new questions and/or open up new ground. Journal of Avian Biology is available as fulltext for subscribers on-line at www.ingenta.com and at Wiley Interscience (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1600-048X). Back issues are available at JSTOR (www.jstor.org). Papers are published under six main headings: .

Papers dealing with all aspects of spatial, ecological and historical biogeography are considered for publication in Journal of Biogeography. The mission of the journal is to contribute to the growth and societal relevance of the discipline of biogeography through its role in the dissemination of biogeographical research. To that end, the editorial policy is that the journal seeks to be representative of the discipline of biogeography, to be global in scope, and to be inclusive of major traditions and viewpoints within the discipline. Authors are particularly encouraged to submit concise, clearly written papers focused on precisely framed questions or hypotheses of broad interest to the wide international readership of the journal. Article formats include provocative Guest Editorials, short Commentaries and Correspondence, submissions of which are encouraged alongside standard research papers (Original Articles). The journal was established in 1974 and is published in 12 issues a year, as part of a joint subscription package together with the sister journals Global Ecology and Biogeography and Diversity and Distributions. The three journals have overlapping scope and aims; with the sister titles each emphasising links between biogeography and related disciplines, as described below. The editors reserve the right to transfer material between the journals where this is deemed most suitable. Journal of Biogeography continues to be essential reading for all environmentalists, biogeographers, ecologists, biologists, botanists and zoologists. manuscript submission is made online Global Ecology and Biogeography focuses on the emerging field of macroecology: the study of broad, consistent patterns in the ecological characteristics of organisms and ecosystems. The journal emphasizes studies that address general ecological hypotheses, explored and tested using data of broad geographic, taxonomic, or temporal scope. A variety of approaches are represented: empirical studies documenting ecological and biogeographic patterns, theoretical studies that explore the causes of those patterns, applied studies of impacts of anthropogenic influences, as well as methodological studies of the tools used to study these problems. Recent work published in Global Ecology and Biogeography has included topics such as broad-scale patterns of biodiversity, ecosystem responses to global climate change, historical and evolutionary biogeography, remote sensing of ecosystem properties, species abundance and species range patters, and statistical methodologies. The journal was established in 1991 and is published in 6 issues a year. Diversity and Distributions publishes papers on a wide range of themes relating to the study of biodiversity. The journal has become and will remain a key forum for research on the ecology of biological invasions. The adoption, in 2005, of the subtitle A Journal of Conservation Biogeography recognises the need for a journal whose primary mission is to focus on the application of biogeographical theories and methods to conservation problems at scales from landscape up to the global. The journal was launched in 1998 and is published in six issues a year.

Journal of Biological Dynamics publishes state of the art papers dealing with the analysis of dynamic models that arise from biological processes. The Journal focuses on dynamic phenomena at scales ranging from the level of individual organisms to that of populations, communities, and ecosystems in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology, population dynamics, epidemiology, immunology, environmental science, and animal behavior. Papers in other areas are acceptable at the editors' discretion. In addition to papers that analyze original mathematical models and develop new theories and analytic methods, the Journal welcomes papers that connect mathematical modeling and analysis to experimental and observational data. The Journal also publishes short notes, expository and review articles, book reviews and a section on open problems.For details of the new Lord Robert May Best Paper Prize, please click here.All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.DisclaimerTaylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

Journal of Biological Education is firmly established as the authoritative voice in the world of biological education. The journal aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, providing information, ideas and opinion, in addition to critical examinations of advances in biology research and teaching. Through the coverage of policy and curriculum developments, the latest results of research into the teaching, learning and assessment of biology are brought to the fore. Special emphasis is placed on research relevant to educational practice, guided by educational realities in systems, schools, colleges and universities. Papers that are theoretically informed and methodologically rigorous are welcomed. Peer Review Policy All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymised refereeing by at least two anonymous referees. Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science publications The Society of Biology and Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, The Society of Biology and Taylor & Francis, and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of The Society of Biology and Taylor & Francis.

Editor-in-Chief:Prof. Dr. T.J. AbatzopoulosDepartment of Genetics, Development and Molecular Biology, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 998301, e-mail: abatzop@bio.auth.grCo-Editors:Prof. Dr. S.P. SgardelisDepartment of Ecology, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 998304, e-mail: sgardeli@bio.auth.gr Dr. A. StaikouDepartment of Zoology, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 998344, e-mail: astaikou@bio.auth.gr Managing Editor:Dr. A.D. BaxevanisDepartment of Genetics, Development and Molecular Biology, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: , e-mail: tbaxevan@bio.auth.grAssistant Editors:Dr. E. AntonopoulouDepartment of Zoology, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 998563, e-mail: eantono@bio.auth.grDr. I. KappasDepartment of Genetics, Development and Molecular Biology, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 998314, e-mail: ikappas@bio.auth.grDr. A.D. MazarisDepartment of Ecology, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 99, e-mail: amazaris@bio.auth.grDr E. MichaloudiDepartment of Zoology, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 998265, e-mail: tholi@bio.auth.grDr E. PanterisDepartment of Botany, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 998908, e-mail: epanter@bio.auth.grDr. I. TsiripidisDepartment of Botany, School of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, GreeceTel: +30 2310 998584, e-mail: tsiripid@bio.auth.gr.

The Journal of Biological Systems is published quarterly. The goal of the Journal is to promote interdisciplinary approaches in Biology and in Medicine, and the study of biological situations with a variety of tools, including mathematical and general systems methods. The Journal solicits original research papers and survey articles in areas that include (but are not limited to):*Complex systems studies; isomorphies; nonlinear dynamics; entropy; mathematical tools and systems theories with applications in Biology and Medicine.*Interdisciplinary approaches in Biology and Medicine; transfer of methods from one discipline to another; integration of biological levels, from atomic to molecular, macromolecular, cellular, and organic levels; animal biology; plant biology.*Environmental studies; relationships between individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems; bioeconomics, management of renewable resources; hierarchy theory; integration of spatial and time scales.*Evolutionary biology; co-evolutions; genetics and evolution; branching processes and phyllotaxis.*Medical systems; physiology; cardiac modeling; computer models in Medicine; cancer research; epidemiology.*Numerical simulations and computations; numerical study and analysis of biological data.*Epistemology; history of science.The journal will also publish book reviews.Manuscripts should be sent directly to the Chief Editor (rvjcm611121@yahoo.ca) or via the journal online submission at http://www.worldscinet.com/jbs/editorial/submitpaper.shtmlOnly original papers will be considered. Submission of a manuscript indicates a tacit understanding that the paper is not actively under consideration for publication with other journals. Once a paper is accepted, author are assumed to cede copyrights to their paper over to World Scientific Publishing Co.In order to better stress the biological significance and the interdisciplinary impact of the mathematical developments, those developments (e.g., the proofs of propositions) that are not absolutely necessary to follow the main line of thoughts should be placed in an Appendix and even erased when a trained mathematician can recover them, and the mathematical style of presentation, that is definition, lemma, proof, theorem, proof, corollary, proof, etc, should be relaxed as much as possibl.

Anthropologischer Anzeiger, publishes one volume of four issues per yearAnthropologischer Anzeiger strictly publishes original papers reviewed by an international board of peers and currently carries no advertisements.