期刊名称：JOURNAL OF HERPETOLOGY
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
SSAR, a not-for-profit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles, was founded in 1958. It is the largest international herpetological society, and is recognized worldwide for having the most diverse program of publications, meetings, and other activities.
The SSAR Conservation Committee brings conservation issues that affect reptiles and amphibians to the attention of state and federal government agencies, non-government organizations, and herpetologists worldwide. The committee serves as a liaison between the SSAR and public and private groups to provide expert advice, factual knowledge, and educational information about problems confronting amphibians and reptiles, including habitat protection, endangered, threatened, and special concern species, commercial and private use, contaminants, and priorities for conservation-oriented research.
The committee coordinates SSAR responses to proposed national and international legislation and other conservation matters involving reptiles and amphibians. Official responses are submitted for approval by the President and Secretary before public release. Chair submits annual report to Secretary prior to the annual meeting of the Board.
The SSAR also supports numerous grants programs, international exchanges and internation cooperative efforts for study and publications.
If you would like to become a member or become more involved in the activities of the SSAR, please see the membership or contacts page for further information
Instructions to Authors
- Suitable Topics
- The Journal of Herpetology accepts manuscripts on the biology of amphibians and reptiles, with emphasis on behavior, biochemistry, conservation, ecology, evolution, morphology, physiology, and systematics. Papers on captive breeding, limited natural history observations, geographic range extensions, and essays are generally not suitable, and should be sent to Herpetological Review. Consult the Editor prior to submitting a paper if you have doubts as to its suitability.
- Where to Submit
- Manuscripts should be submitted to the Editor:
- Brian K. Sullivan
- Department of Life Sciences
Arizona St. Univ. West
P.O. Box 37100
Phoenix, AZ 85069 USA
- Phone, email, FAX
- (602) 543-6022; FAX (602) 543-6073; email: bsullivan@asu.edu
Do not submit papers to the Managing Editor or any of the Associate Editors.
- What to Submit
- Submit four copies of the ms; double space throughout, and print on one side only. Each copy of the ms should be complete, including tables, figures, etc. DO NOT submit original figures with the initial submission unless the originals must be seen by the Editor and the reviewers. If necessary, consult the Editor in advance. Do not submit the ms on computer disk during the initial stages of review; we will request a computer disk at the time of initial acceptance.
Style and FormattingSubmitting a manuscript in the correct format for the Journal is essential in minimizing turnaround time and reducing costs to the Society. Manuscripts not in the correct style may be returned to the author before being sent for peer review. Thus, please be sure to follow the instructions below very carefully, especially the "Ten Commandments". Consult a recent issue of the Journal for additional style guidance.
Title Page -- Sample Title Page appears at the close of these instructions. Please follow the format precisely. DO NOT abbreviate states, postal codes, etc. Email addresses are encouraged.
Abstract -- An abstract is required for all major papers. It should represent a concise statement of the objectives and results of the paper. Statistical results are not needed.
Main Body -- Manuscripts should consist of the following sections: Introduction (no heading), Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Literature Cited, Tables (each on a separate page), Figure Legends (grouped together), Figures, Appendix. Submissions formatted as Shorter Communications (eight or fewer pages of text) should follow the same sequence, including section headings and a brief Abstract.
In-text References -- Cite references in the text in chronological order, using a semicolon to separate citations. Use "et al." for three or more authors (example; Smith, 1975; Jones and Jones, 1987; Brown et al., 1990). Papers accepted for publication should be cited as Smith (in press). Unpublished manuscripts (including manuscripts submitted for publication) should be cited as Smith (unpubl. data), and should not be placed in the Literature Cited.
Be very careful that all references cited in the text (including tables and figure legends) are included in the Literature Cited. Failure to check this properly may result in a significant publication delay.
Literature Cited Format -- The Literature Cited is one the largest sources of errors. Note that it is now policy that all journal titles be spelled out in their entirety (i.e., no abbreviations). Please be sure that all entries in the Literature Cited also appear in the text (and vice-versa), and that the format instructions below are adhered to carefully:
Article in a Journal
Smith, A. T. 1992. Ecology of rattlesnakes in Florida. Journal of Herpetology 26:100-105.
Book
Smith, A. T., and J. Jones. 1995. Physiology of Amphibians and Reptiles. McGraw-Hill Inc., New York (page numbers not needed when entire book is the citation). Capitalize the first letter of each significant word in book titles.
Chapter in a Book
Smith, A. T. 1994. Systematics of frogs and toads. In J. Black and M. Lee (eds.), Systematics of Amphibians and Reptiles, pp. 52-65. Univ. of Kansas Press, Lawrence.
Works "in press"
Cite these IN TEXT by following the author's name with "(in press)", and in the Literature Cited section as follows:
Smith, J. Q. (in press). Things my uncle never said about snakes. Journal of Ethnography.
Dissertation or Thesis
Smith, A. T. 1991. Behavioral ecology of turtles. Unpubl. Ph.D. Diss. (or Thesis), Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence. (Use state name if not obvious from the university name).
Multiple Citations -- Multiple citations for the same author should be organized as follows: single citations first, two-author citations second (in alphabetical order), three or more authors third (in chronological order). NOTE: This represents a style change from previous issues.
- Smith, A. T. 1992. Ecology of rattlesnakes in Florida. Journal of Rattlesnake Ecology 26:100-105.
- ----- 1993. Ecology of turtles in Louisiana. Journal of Herpetology 27:91-99.
- Smith, A. T., and B. Black. 1991. Systematics and morphology of snakes. Journal of Ophidology 25:100-105.
- Smith, A. T., and J. Jones. 1989. Diamondback terrapins in Louisiana. Bulletin of the Society for Aquatic Critter Study 23:234-236.
- Smith, A. T., W. White, and J. Jones. 1989. Mating behavior in Gila monsters. Herpetologica 23:230-234.
- Smith, A. T., A. Black, and J. Jones. 1995. Temperature relationships in garter snakes. Bulletin of the Gartersnake 29:30-34.
In general, so-called "gray literature" references (meeting abstracts, unreviewed reports to government agencies) should NOT be listed in the Lit. Cit. If citations of such reports is deemed essential, sufficient information should be provided so that the readers can locate the reference independently. The Editor will act to remove citations deemed unwarranted.
Tables -- Tables should be double-spaced and each table should be numbered consecutively and placed on its own page. Do not use vertical lines. The legend of the table should be concise but sufficiently detailed so the table can be understood without reference to the text. Avoid footnotes whenever possible.
Figure Headings -- Figure headings should be placed on a single page and numbered in the order in which they are cited in the text.
Figures -- DO NOT send original figures with the original submission unless originals must be seen by the reviewers. Figures should be camera-ready when they are submitted: the Editors will NOT redraw poor quality figures. Figures should be original drawings, laser prints, or high-contrast photos. Do not submit figures printed on dot-matrix or ink-jet printers. Be sure that lettering will stand reduction to the final size (try reducing the figure on a copy machine prior to submission). Place your name and Figure number in pencil on the back of each figure OUTSIDE the area which will be reproduced.
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Animal Care and Permits: The Society feels strongly that all animals used in research be treated humanely and ethically. The Society has published a guide (jointly issued by ASIH and HL) for appropriate treatment of amphibians and reptiles used in field research, and all contributors to the Journal are expected to comply with these guidelines. In addition, the Journal requires a statement indicating that authors have complied with all applicable institutional Animal Care guidelines, and that all required state and federal permits have been obtained.
Voucher Specimens The Journal of Herpetology requires that all submissions from researchers reporting results of phylogenetic reconstruction and taxonomic decision be supplemented by in-text (if a shorter communication) or appendix (if a major paper) reference to voucher specimens. Such reference must include an acceptable acronym (e.g. Copeia 1985:802-832; Copeia 1988:280-282) for the permanent collection(s) in which the voucher(s) resides and inclusive catalogue numbers for all specimens utilized. When tissue or DNA samples are utilized, reference to an identifiable carcass deposited in a permanent museum collection is required. Rationale for this decision appears in Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 17:129-132.
The Ten Commandments of Style and Formatting1) Double-space ALL parts of the ms (yes, even the title page and Lit. Cit.).
2) Do not submit original figures unless they are necessary for review.
3) Leave a 1.5" left margin and a 1" margin elsewhere.
4) Do not right-justify any portions of the text.
5) Use italics or underline (be consistent) for Latin names only.
6) Do not boldface any portion of the text.
7) Do not use footnotes in the tables or in the text.
8) Be sure all citations in the text are in the Lit. Cit. and vice-versa.
9) Do not submit figures printed on dot-matrix or ink-jet printers.
10) Do not submit range extensions, natural history notes, or essays: such papers should be sent to Herpetol. Rev.
Sample Title Page
JOURNAL OF HERPETOLOGYLRH: Lewis Smith (spell out name if only one author)
L. Smith and J. Clark (use initials and last name for two authors)
L. Smith et al. (use for more than two authors)
Shorter Communications (if less than 8 pages of text)
RRH: Ecology of timber rattlesnakes
Shorter Communications (if less than 8 pages of text)
Ecology and Reproduction of the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus ) in Kansas
Lewis S. Smith1,2 and James. R. Clark3
1 Department of Biology, University of Western Kansas, Simpson, Kansas 60022, USA
2 Department of Zoology, Nebraska State University, Lincoln, Nebraska 70033, USA
Key Words: Snakes, Crotalus, Ecology, Reproduction
3 Present Address: Southcentral Louisiana State University, Houma, Louisiana 74321 USA
Membership in the Society is open to anyone with an interest in herpetology. One benefit of membership is eligibility for the Society's popular Grants-in-Herpetology program. In addition to the GIH program, the Society's International Cooperation Committee recently has completed an extensive compilation of funding sources entitled International Grant Programs. The Society's Henri Seibert Awards are presented at each Annual Meeting to students presenting papers judged to be best in each of several categories. The Kennedy Award is presented annually for the most significant student paper published in the Journal of Herpetology during the preceding year.
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Editorial Board
Kraig Adler
Section of Neurobiology and Behavior
Seeley G. Mudd Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY, 14853-2702, USA
Year Last Served
02(FRH/CH)
Position(s) Held
FRH(Ed), CH(Ed), Pres, Nom(Chair), Dir, WC-I(Rep), LRP, LRP(Chair), JAMSite(Chair), JH (Ed), OHS Newsletter (Ed)
Notes
President, 1958-1961 & 1982; Contributions Editor, 1979-02; Long-range Planning Committee, 1985; Facsimile Reprints in Herpetology Editor, 1961-present; Nominating Committee, 1985-87 (Chair, 1986-87); World Congress-I rep 1986-89; Joint Annual Meeting Site Committee (dates?); JH (Ed) 1958-63, OHS Newsletter (Ed) 1958-61
Phone, email, FAX
(607) 254-4392; Fax (607) 254-4308; email: kka4@cornell.edu
Month/Day/Year Updated
1/1/02
Steven D. Aird
Suite 320
Soma International
350 West 800 North
Salt Lake City, UT, 84103, USA
Year Last Served
88
Position(s) Held
GIH
Notes
Phone, email, FAX
Month/Day/Year Updated
2/15/95
Pere Alberch
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
Year Last Served
85
Position(s) Held
HRes
Notes
Phone, email, FAX
Month/Day/Year Updated
1/26/89
Robert D. Aldridge
Department of Biology
3507 Laclede
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO 63103 USA
Year Last Served
01(PSec, Treas)
Position(s) Held
Trans (Coord), PSec, Treas
Notes
Publ. Sec. 1988-2001; Transl. Coord. 1978-91; Treasurer 1997-2001.
Phone, email, FAX
(314) 977-3916 (work); FAX 977-3658; email: aldridge@SLUVCA.SLU.EDU
Month/Day/Year Updated
8/30/01
Ronald Altig
Department of Biological Sciences
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762 USA
Year Last Served
78
Position(s) Held
Nom
Notes
Phone, email, FAX
(601) 325-7561
Month/Day/Year Updated
2/27/92
Mary L. Anderson
1016 Grove Lane
Roanoke, VA 24012 USA
Year Last Served
95
Position(s) Held
Conser
Notes
Conservation Comm. 1994-present
Phone, email, FAX
Month/Day/Year Updated
2/15/95
Robin M. Andrews
Biological Sciences
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
Year Last Served
98(KSA)
Position(s) Held
Dir, KSA, JH
Notes
Director 1992-94; Kennedy Student Award Comm. 1992-present; JH Editorial Board 1985-1988
Phone, email, FAX
(703)231-5728; FAX 231-9307; email: randrews@vt.edu
Month/Day/Year Updated
8/27/97
Fredrick B. Antonio
P.O. Box 1530
3000 NW 83rd St.
Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL 32602 USA
Year Last Served
88
Position(s) Held
RHSL
Notes
RHSL 1987-88
Phone, email, FAX
(904) 395-5601
Month/Day/Year Updated
1/26/89
John Applegarth
Oregon Herpetological Society
2393 West 14th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402 USA
Year Last Served
82(Trans)
Position(s) Held
Dir, Trans
Notes
Director, 1973-1975; Translations 19??-?? need current addr., etc.
Phone, email, FAX
Month/Day/Year Updated
2/26/97
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