JOURNAL OF NATURAL HISTORY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge in Ecology and Evolution
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biodiversity Assessment and Taxonomy:
The journal emphasizes the documentation and classification of species, including the description of new species and taxonomic revisions, which is critical for understanding global biodiversity. - Ecological Interactions and Behavior:
Research on ecological interactions, including predator-prey dynamics, mutualism, and behavior of various species is a core focus, contributing to the understanding of ecosystem functioning. - Phylogenetics and Evolutionary Studies:
Studies exploring phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary processes among species are prevalent, helping to unravel the history of life on Earth. - Conservation Biology:
The journal publishes work that addresses conservation issues, including species at risk, habitat preservation, and the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity. - Field Studies and Ecological Surveys:
Empirical research based on field studies that document species distributions, behaviors, and ecological dynamics is a significant focus, providing data crucial for conservation efforts.
Trending and Emerging
- Integrative Taxonomy:
An increasing number of studies are adopting integrative approaches that combine morphological, molecular, and ecological data to provide a more comprehensive understanding of species diversity and relationships. - Molecular and Genetic Studies:
The utilization of molecular techniques, including DNA barcoding and genomic studies, is on the rise, facilitating deeper insights into phylogenetics, population genetics, and conservation genetics. - Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity:
Research focusing on the effects of climate change on species distributions, behaviors, and ecosystem dynamics is gaining traction, highlighting the urgent need to understand and mitigate biodiversity loss. - Urban Ecology and Biodiversity:
There is an emerging interest in urban ecology, examining how biodiversity interacts with urban environments, which has implications for conservation strategies in increasingly urbanized landscapes. - Conservation Genetics and Management:
Papers addressing conservation genetics and the practical management of threatened species are becoming more prominent, reflecting a growing concern for biodiversity preservation in the face of global change.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Taxonomic Studies:
There seems to be a waning focus on purely traditional taxonomic studies without an integrative approach. Many researchers are now employing molecular techniques alongside morphological studies, reducing the frequency of standalone taxonomic papers. - General Natural History Narratives:
Papers that provide broad, non-specific accounts of species or ecosystems without a strong empirical basis or hypothesis are appearing less frequently, as the journal shifts towards more rigorous scientific methodologies. - Historical Natural History Studies:
Research focusing solely on historical perspectives or anecdotal accounts of natural history is becoming less common, with a greater emphasis now placed on contemporary ecological and evolutionary studies.
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