BioInvasions Records

ISSN: 2242-1300 (electronic version)
Frequency: Quarterly
URL: http://www.reabic.net/journals/bir/Default.aspx
DOI: 10.3391/bir

Aims and Scope

BioInvasions Records is an open access, peer-reviewed international journal focusing on applied research in biological invasions in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems from around the world. It was established in November 2011 as a continuation of the former Aquatic Invasions Records, an electronic supplement of the international journal  Aquatic Invasions, with start-up funding from the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development Collaborative Project enviroGRIDS.

BioInvasions Records provides authors with their rights protection concerning primary geo-referenced records, biological monitoring and surveys as well as timely publication of reports concerning first alien species records. This contributes to rapid information dissemination, risk assessment procedures and early warning systems on invasive alien species (IAS). Furthermore, BioInvasions Records publishes technical reports on new management technologies of invasive species and also the proceedings of relevant international meetings.

One of the key benefits of the open access journal BioInvasions Records is the timely and readily available publication of essential primary scientific information, which feeds into IAS management efforts and informs decision and policy making processes. This journal may also contribute to timely and coordinated eradication efforts of newly-found IAS. The fast and comprehensive peer review process of manuscripts serves as an effective quality control mechanism.

BioInvasions Records is also devoted to bridging the gap between scientific research and the use of science in decision-making, regulation and management in the area of invasive species introduction and biodiversity conservation. The journal provides a forum for professionals involved in research and management of invasive alien species, including a focus on the following:

• New records of non-native species
• Early detection and early warning
• Ecological risk assessment
• Advances in management of invasive species

Open Access policy

The Open Access policy of BioInvasions Records means that authors retain the copyright of their articles, which can be copied, downloaded and freely distributed within society. The primary advantage of Open Access journals is that the entire content is freely available to users everywhere (see more information on Open Access journals in Wikipedia, for current initiatives of European Commission in access to scientific information see European Commission website, The Study of Open Access Publishing (SOAPs) and Publishing and the Ecology of European Research (PEER) projects). Adhering to the general funding model for Open Access journals, BioInvasions Records is charging authors for processing of their manuscripts. Also, the journal is currently seeking additional funding from relevant organizations in order to support students, retired scientists, those from low income countries, and also to support the submission of datasets with species records. Information on page charges and on applications for support can be found at "Author Guidelines" web page. See more information on funding models of Open Access journals at the Nordic Open Access Publishing web site.

During 2011-2013, publication of papers submitted to BioInvasions Records by authors from the Black Sea basin countries will be supported by the European Commission FP7 project enviroGRIDS.

In case of any questions regarding BioInvasions Records, please contact the journal Editors.