David has brought up some good points and questions about Peerage of Science,
and the attempt to fix some of the obvious problems with the current
peer-review system. Below are some responses to paraphrased versions of
David's questions [in brackets] and further thoughts, jointly written by
Honorable Forum:
From
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/opinion/research-bought-then-paid-for.html?_r=1
Researchers should cut off commercial journals' supply of papers by
publishing exclusively in one of the many open-access journals that are
perfectly capable of managing peer review . . .
All of us know who the real buck chasing publishers are, and they are not the
scholarly organizations like ESA. Elsevier Press comes to mind. I'm not sure
what Wayne means when he says, Concentrate on the work rather than the buck.
One certainly doesn't get any bucks for publishing in a
*Position Description:*
The Agricultural Landscape Ecology (ALE) Lab studies working landscapes,
which are modified by humans to provide shelter, food, fiber, and fuel. Our
research examines how disturbances within these landscapes such as the
invasion of exotic species, land use changes, or
A simple question that after 8 -10 years in science I still don't really
get:
Where does the money go?
We often pay to publish. Most journals don't actually print anything
anymore (or very little and only at an extra charge). Reviewing is free
(and in my opinion should stay so).
So that leaves:
There are two kinds of professional; one puts the buck first, the other the
work.
The unanswered question remains the fundamental one of policy, not the
specifics in cases. The test for the consistency of an action with a policy
is whether or not the objectives of the organization are best
Cleveland Metroparks is a large metropolitan park district consisting of
over 21,000 acres and located in five counties in Northeast Ohio. We are
seeking a wetland ecologist to join our expanding natural resource
management program. The Wetland Ecologist will develop and implement
ecosystem
Restoration and Adaptive Management
Habitat Improvement Project Lead
Position Objectives:
In cooperation with the Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW), The Great Basin
Institute is recruiting an experienced individual to serve as a Habitat
Improvement Project lead. The overall objective of this
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Pittsburgh, PA) is currently
accepting proposals for its 2012 Botany in Action Fellowship program, which
fosters the development of a next generation of plant-based scientists who
are committed both to excellent research and educational outreach.
Open to
We are excited to announce the launch of a new section in the journal
Biogeochemistry, and remind you that we are interested in novel
syntheses and reviews:
Biogeochemistry Letters
A new fast-track review process is available for high-profile
manuscripts that present results that substantially
This is a special invitation to join Pacific Biodiversity Institute on an
expedition to explore the tremendous biodiversity and beautiful landscapes
of some of the biggest wildland areas left on Earth. Pacific Biodiversity
Institute is engaged in a project to map, explore, document and work with
Research positions available: Agricultural Land Management in Prairie
Landscapes
The Global Institute for Water Security (www.usask.ca/water) is launching a
field and model-based program to address issues of agricultural land management
in prairie landscapes. The goal of this research
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
Likelihood Methods in Ecology
April 2 - 6, 2012
Instructor: Dr. Charles Canham
The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies will offer an intensive one-week course
in the use of likelihood methods in ecology from April 2nd - 6th, 2012. The
methods provide a powerful tool
I have funding to support a PhD student in the Department of Entomology at
Purdue University to work on tri-trophic interactions involving solanaceous
plants, the hornworm Manduca sexta, and their parasitoid wasp Cotesia
congregata. Specific research directions for this project are flexible, but
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), a partner
organization working with Explore the Ocean in Google Earth, is seeking an
intern with good written bilingual language skills in Spanish and English
to assist on a content development project.
The intern will have the opportunity
Dear All
We are actively looking for a new full-time ED that would work out of our
DC office. If you know of anyone with fundraising and executive admin
experience that would excel in a position like this, please forward to
them this announcement. If you have any questions, please do not
Dear Ecolog:
Greetings!
I'm reaching out to this wonderful network of many minds in hopes of having
a little luck and that one of you (or many!) have connections in Costa Rica
and wouldn't mind helping a young aspiring conservationist. So firstly,
thank you for taking the time to read this and
Hello,
Any opinions about using NCBI BLAST versus EMBL-EBI. I just ran a series of
fungal sequences and received different identifications. I'm interested in
other's experiences, opinions, and suggestions.
CEH
GREAT PHOTOS NEEDED
Dear Colleagues,January 11, 2012
I am writing to ask your help locating great photos for use in the
Primer of Conservation Biology, 5th edition, a widely used
undergraduate textbook. If you have any great color photos of the
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the
University of Alaska Anchorage, together with the Alaska Natural
Heritage Program is recruiting for two full time, tenure track
positions beginning August 2012.
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
This position will teach
Research Associate
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a non-profit organization located
in Washington, DC, is a leading center of environmental research, policy
analysis, and training in the United States. Founded at the beginning of
the modern environmental era four decades ago, ELI has
National Research Council Post-doctoral position with the US
Environmental Protection Agency in Corvallis, Oregon
Nitrogen sources and impacts in the US: Foundation for life cycle
assessment
Inputs of reactive nitrogen (N) to the terrestrial biosphere have
increased by nearly five-fold under
Commercial journals and prestigious journals are not inclusive of one another.
Commercial journals use a number of strategies to inflate their
initial impact ratings.
These strategies are not available to most non-commercial outlets.
For example,
most societies publish 1-2 journals. Most
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