期刊名称：AFRICAN JOURNAL OF RANGE & FORAGE SCIENCE
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
The African Journal of Range & Forage Science (previously known as Proceedings of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa and Journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa) is the leading rangeland and pastoral journal in Africa, and serves as an important reference for anyone interested in the management and sustainable utilisation of natural and agricultural resources. The journal is dedicated to promoting the understanding of processes that affect forage production of rangelands and pastures in Africa. Contributions reporting on research not done in Africa, but that are applicable in Africa, are welcome. Peer-reviewed research papers and research notes deal primarily with aspects of rangeland and pasture ecology and management, including the ecophysiology and biogeochemistry of rangelands and pastures, terrestrial plant-herbivore interactions (both domestic and wild), rangeland assessment and monitoring, rangeland and pasture management, rangeland rehabilitation, agroforestry/silvopastoral systems, mixed rangeland–cropping systems and the human aspects of rangelands. The journal publishes relevant book reviews and invited perspectives that contribute to the development of range and forage science in Africa. Letters to the editor that debate issues raised in the journal are acceptable. Publication of the journal is supported by the Grassland Society of Southern Africa.
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Instructions to Authors
The Journal comprises refereed scientific papers and research notes as well as book reviews dealing with topics related to range and forage science which contribute to the discipline in an African context. Papers may report the results of a specific investigation, may be speculative in nature, or may review the literature and trends in a particular field. Page charges of R200 (for African contributors, excl. VAT for South Africa) or US$40 (for other contributors) per page are levied. Journal subscribers will receive a 33% discount on page charges. Page charges are waived for subscribers who are Grassland Society of Southern Africa members.
Editorial policy: Submission of a manuscript implies that the material has not previously been published, nor is it being submitted elsewhere for publication. Submission of a manuscript will be taken to imply transfer of copyright of the material to the publishers, NISC. Contributions are accepted on the understanding that the authors have the authority for publication. Material accepted for publication in this Journal may not be reprinted or published in translation without the express permission of the publishers, NISC. The final decision to accept a manuscript rests with the Scientific Editor.
Presentation: Before submitting a manuscript authors should peruse a recent issue of the Journal for format and style. To qualify for peer review, manuscripts must be written in clear English (UK style) according to our instructions. Typescripts not prepared accordingly will be returned to authors for revision before they are sent to referees. Manuscripts and figures must be submitted in electronic form.
Manuscripts: Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word (font Arial or Times New Roman, 12 pt) in A4 format with 1.5 line spacing without columns. Number all pages sequentially, including the title page and those containing the references, captions for figures, tables and figures. Manuscripts submitted as Research Notes should be <13 pp. Authors of a manuscript <13 pp submitted as a Research Paper will be requested to reformat the paper as a Research Note. The Scientific Editor may request authors of manuscripts >13 pp to reduce their work to a Research Note <13 pp. The manuscript must be submitted electronically to the Administrator at journal@grassland.org.za as e-mail attachments.
SI units must be used throughout. The period (.) must be used as the decimal indicator, and spaces must appear before the third digit to the left of the decimal point (e.g. 1 234.5678 g). The negative superscript must be used to indicate division in the expression of the units (e.g. t ha��? a��?, kg DM ha��?).
Statistical analyses: Pseudoreplication should be recognised and treated accordingly. Test results must be reported in full, not p values alone. Measures of variation and probability should be reported to one decimal place more than the respective means and test statistics.
Manuscript format: The manuscript should be arranged using the following order:
Title page ��?(a) Title: This should be brief, sufficiently informative for retrieval by automatic searching techniques, and should contain important keywords. Names of taxa are to be used without author citations.
(b) Author(s): Corresponding author must be indicated. (c) Address(es) of author(s): The authors��?respective addresses where the work was done must be indicated. The address for an author for correspondence (if different) must be indicated. An e-mail address for the corresponding author must be provided.
Abstract page ��?(a) Abstract: This must be a concise statement of the scope of the work and the principal findings. It must not exceed 200 words. It should summarise the information presented in the paper but should not include references. (b) Keywords: Up to five additional index words or phrases, not included in the title, must be listed alphabetically.
Introduction ��?This should outline the problem in general and clearly state the study objectives. References to previous work are only desirable if they have direct bearing on the subject of the paper. A detailed review of the literature is usually inappropriate.
Intermediate section ��?Typically the intermediate sections will be Materials and Methods (or Procedures), Results, Discussion (this may be linked to Results), Conclusions and Acknowledgements (including funding sources and names of pre-submission reviewers). Perspective papers may have different headings, while Research Notes, Letters and Book Reviews should have no headings.
References ��?References to literature within an article must be arranged chronologically. References to works by more than two authors should be abbreviated with et al. The list of references at the end of the article must be arranged alphabetically and titles must appear exactly as in the originals:
Bell RHV. 1982. The effect of soil nutrient availability on community structure in African ecosystems. In: Huntley BJ, Walker BH (eds), Ecology of tropical savannas. Berlin: Springer-Verlag. pp 193��?16.
Hoffman MT, Cowling RM. 1990. Desertification in the lower Sundays River Valley, South Africa. Journal of Arid Environments 19: 105��?17.
Leng RA. 1986. Drought feeding strategies: theory and practice. Armidale: Penambul Books.
Tanser FC. 1997. The application of a landscape diversity index using remote sensing and geographical information systems to identify degradation patterns in the Great Fish River Valley, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. MSc thesis, Rhodes University, South Africa.
Tables ��?Each table must be accompanied by an appropriate standalone caption. Data may not be presented in both tabular and graphical form. Tables must be formatted to fit the page vertically with a printed width of either 80 mm or 175 mm. Tables may include up to five horizontal lines but no vertical lines.
Figures ��?Ensure figures conform to the journal style. Refer to www.nisc.co.za for figure format and style conventions, and exemplars. High-quality electronic versions must be provided. Graph axes must state in upper case the quantity being measured, followed by the appropriate SI units in parenthesis. Figures must not repeat data presented in the text or tables. Figures should be formatted to appear with a maximum final width of either 80 mm or 175 mm. Letters, numbers and symbols must appear clearly, but not oversized. Lettering must be in Arial. It is recommended that one uniform size be used throughout the manuscript. Complicated symbols or patterns must be avoided. Graphs and histograms should preferably be two-dimensional and scale marks (turning inwards) provided. All lines (including boxes) should be black, but not too thick and heavy. The use of greytones should be avoided; pattern textures should rather be used. Photographs should be of high resolution and sufficient contrast. Save each figure as a separate file, e.g. TIF or EPS (at least 600 dpi). The source file of each graphic should also be included. It is important to indicate with your submission the software package(s) used for all files supplied. The printing of colour illustrations will be charged at R2 000 (for African contributors, excl. VAT for South Africa) or US$300 (for other contributors) per page.
Referees: Before submitting a manuscript authors are advised to have their work reviewed by colleagues in the same field of research. This should be reflected in the Acknowledgements. After submission all manuscripts are critically reviewed by at least two referees on whose advice the Editor accepts or rejects contributions, or returns the manuscript to authors for revision.
Corresponding authors will receive an electronic copy of their manuscript for reprint use. Please note that the onus is on corresponding authors to circulate reprints to co-authors.
Instructions to Authors
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Editorial Board
Editors
Scientific Editor
Susi Vetter
Rhodes University, South Africa
Administrator
Freyni du Toit
Grassland Society of Southern Africa, South Africa
Assistant Editors
Justin du Toit, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Luthando Dziba, ARC–Animal Nutrition and Animal Products Institution, South Africa
James Gambiza, Rhodes University, South Africa
Franci Jordaan, North-West Department of Agriculture, South Africa
Khanyisile Mbatha, National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, South Africa
Roger Uys, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, South Africa
Editorial Advisory Panel
Anthony Afolayan, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Nicky Allsopp, South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa
Wellington Ekaya, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Iain Gordon, CSIRO, Australia
Mark Hardy, Western Cape Department of Agriculture, South Africa
Richard Hurt, Mvelo Development cc, South Africa
Andrew Illius, University of Edinburgh, UK
Klaus Kellner, North-West University, South Africa
Graham Kerley, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Kevin Kirkman, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nkobi Moleele, University of Botswana, Botswana
Craig Morris, ARCâ “Range and Forage Institute, South Africa
Tony Palmer, ARCâ “Range and Forage Institute, South Africa
Mike Panagos, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Elly Sabiiti, Makerere University, Uganda
Peter Scogings, University of Zululand, South Africa
William Stock, Curtin University, Australia
Administrative Office
African Journal of Range & Forage Science
PO Box 41, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg 3245, South Africa
e-mail: journal@grassland.org.za
Telephone: +27 (0) 33 390 3113
Telefax: +27 (0) 86 622 7576
Manuscript Submission
All manuscripts presented in accordance with instructions to authors (printed in the back of each issue) should be submitted by e-mail to the Administrative Office.
Publishing Manager
Contact regarding all aspects relating to the production of the journal, including scheduling and copyright issues:
Mike Schramm
NISC South Africa
1 Dundas Street
PO Box 377
Grahamstown 6140
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)46 622 9698
Fax: +27 (0)46 622 9550
e-mail: publishing@nisc.co.za
Published in association with the Grassland Society of Southern Africa:
President: Pieter Conradie
Vice President: Mike Peel
Immediate Past President: Rina Grant
Honorary Secretary: Loraine van den Berg
Honorary Treasurer: Justin du Toit
Scientific Editor: Susi Vetter
Publications Editor: Alan Short
Public Relations Officer: Sikhalazo Dube
Chairperson of Trust: Klaus Kellner
Chairperson of PAC: Leslie Brown
Additional members: Anuschka Barac, Philip Botha, Wayne Truter, Erika van Zyl
Membership to the Society is open to all interested persons. Membership rates and information on the Society can be obtained from the Administrator, Ms Freyni du Toit �Tel: +27 (33) 390 3113, e-mail: admin@grassland.org.za.
Further information on the Grassland Society of Southern Africa can be found at http://www.grassland.org.za/
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