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Journal of the North American Benthological Society
The Journal of the North American Benthological Society (ISSN 0887-3593) is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December) by the North American Benthological Society, P.O. Box 7065, Lawrence, Kansas 66044-7065 USA. The North American Benthological Society is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953 and incorporated in the State of Illinois in 1967.
The Journal
of the North American Benthological Society publishes articles that will promote further understanding of benthic communities and their roles in aquatic ecosystems. In keeping with the current interests of most Society members, emphasis will be on freshwater inland habitats. However, papers on aspects of estuarine and marine benthology that address common ecological processes and properties are also encouraged. Submissions can range from full-length treatments to short papers. Short papers should tell a complete story and be supported by data.
The editors welcome a wide range of benthological topics, including: physical and chemical properties of lentic and lotic habitats; ecosystem processes; community structure and function; ecology and systematics of organisms, from bacteria to benthic-feeding vertebrates; conservation and restoration; environmental management and pollution; and methods for basic or applied work. Theoretical discussions and critical appraisals of rapidly developing research fields also will be considered. Reviews, meta-analyses, perspectives, and book reviews are welcome.
Special series in J-NABS
The Rosemary Mackay Fund (RMF) is intended to promote the publication of speculative, forward-looking, and philosophical articles on any aspect of benthic science (see J-NABS 17/4, 25/1). This series is designed to give authors the opportunity to present ideas that are new and different (new analytical or philosophical approaches, new paradigms and concepts, novel applications of old or new methods or of ideas and tools from other disciplines to benthology). Researchers at any stage of their careers, including students, are invited to submit ideas to the anaging Editor. See J-NABS 21/4, 24/4, 25/2, and 25/4 for other articles in this series.
Perspectives articles should express ideas, points of view, or comments on topics of interest to benthologists. New and original papers or comments on items already published in J-NABS are welcome, as is speculation likely to stimulate worthwhile discussion. Alternative viewpoints should be instructive rather than merely contradictory or argumentative. Format and style may be less formal than for research papers; large data sets are not appropriate. Contact the Managing Editor for further information.
Bridges is intended to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between basic and applied researchers in benthic science (see J-NABS 13/1). Articles should focus on topical research areas and links between basic and applied aspects of research, monitoring, policy, and education. Authors with ideas for topics should contact Bridges Editors, Nick Aumen (e-mail address: nick_aumen@nps.gov) or Ashley Moerke (e-mail address: amoerke@lssu.edu).
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