Putting applied ecology into practice - Newcastle University

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hands-on management of ecological resources, be they species,
ecosystems or landscapes, to present their personal views on
the direction of applied ecological research. The articles will
usually be commissioned by invitation from the Editorial
board, but if authors are interested in submitting this type of
manuscript, please contact the editorial office.
Finally, one of our key aims and one that mirrors a strategic
aim of the British Ecological Society, is to build ecological
capacity around the world. With an eye on investing in the
future, we offer an annual prize for young authors – The
Southwood Prize – with recent recipients from the USA, UK,
Mexico, South Africa and Spain.
Conclusion
Increasingly, scientific publishing is becoming influenced by
citation metrics with authors selecting journals for publishing
their best work on the basis of impact factors. While the Journal
certainly holds its own in these respects, as scientists we
must not forget that our research should have a wider and
long-lasting impact. Moreover, research assessment bodies
are increasingly becoming cognisant of ‘impact’ and the initiatives
posed above are likely to make the Journal a world leader
in bridging the gap between academic science and delivery
where new knowledge is needed. The editorial team is committed
to ensuring the work we publish can contribute to a
change for the better in the natural environment. While we
manage rising numbers of papers submitted to the journal,
our roles extend beyond the management of manuscripts and
referees to take the research to a wider audience. We hope we
can encourage you to contribute to this mission as authors,
referees, editors and ⁄ or readers and together we will make a
difference.
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