Ecolog:
Some people for whom English is not a first language and who are
hard-pressed to pay publishing and editing charges might benefit from a
network of volunteers. I have done this a couple of times, and found it
satisfying to help, and not too difficult (not translation, not technical
editing, but maybe some technical or stylistic suggestions--it's up to the
author to get the figures right). It's the least we can do to help level the
playing field for others in this English-dominated world, and such
pre-publication "peer" review might help make the difference between
acceptance and rejection of an otherwise excellent manuscript.
This would help get ideas out from some very hard-working people who may
have special insights but lack the money or facility in English to meet
publication standards. It might also help new Open Source journals
concentrate on the mechanics of publication and peer review. The
correspondence required creates a two-way learning experience that is
mutually satisfactory, not to mention create an opportunity for valuable
exchanges and even friendships.
Journals should specify whether or not they accept both British and American
English.
Just a thought . . .
WT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lyne Morissette" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 12:45 PM
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Call for papers - special issue on biodiversity,
conservation and ecosystem management
Dear Colleagues,
As the guest-editor of this special issue, let me announce that we are still
accepting submissions
for this special issue of the open-access journal Diversity dedicated to
Biodiversity, Conservation
and Ecosystem Management.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIAL ISSUE:
In this special issue scientists examine how anthropogenic activities can
affects bioconservation.
With the current overexploited status of many wildlife resources, there is a
need to link the general
principles of wildlife management to how it affects biodiversity and
conservation of exploited
species, but also other components of the foodweb they rely on.
Understanding how to preserve
vulnerable or endangered species is also crucial in the present context. How
do we measure the
impact of humans on biodiversity and how do we elaborate management plans
for wildlife
resources? Examples of topics to be discussed are: what are the best tools
and approaches
contributing to the study, management, and conservation of wildlife species?
what is the scientific
basis of conservation and management that can effectively confront the
crisis in biodiversity &
sustainable use of wildlife resources on a long-term perspective? What is
the importance of
biodiversity for maintaining the structure and function of foodwebs? What
are the best
management strategies to conserving healthy ecosystems or sustainably use
them? Can we
understand, model or prevent species extinctions? What is the role of
habitat preservation in
maintaining the biodiversity in ecosystems?
SUBMISSION:
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and
logging in to this
website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form.
Manuscripts can be
submitted until the deadline. Papers will be published continuously (as soon
as accepted) and will
be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review
articles as well as
communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract
(about 100 words) can
be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be
under consideration for
publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All
manuscripts are refereed
through a peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant
information for submission
of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Diversity
is an international peer-
reviewed Open Access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a
manuscript. For the first couple
of issues the Article Processing Charge (APC) will be waived for
well-prepared manuscripts.
English correction and/or formatting fees of 250 CHF (Swiss Francs) will be
charged in certain
cases for those articles accepted for publication that require extensive
additional formatting
and/or English corrections.
KEYWORDS:
biodiversity
resilience
conservation
wildlife management
foodweb
ecosystem
complexity
habitat
vulnerable species
GUEST-EDITOR:
Lyne Morissette, Ph.D.
Analyse intégrée des systèmes marins / Integrated analysis of marine systems
Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski (UQAR-ISMER)
310, Allée des Ursulines
C.P. 3300
Rimouski, QC
G5L 3A1
CANADA
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