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International in scope, Ethology publishes original research on behaviour including physiological mechanisms, function, and evolution. The Journal addresses behaviour in all species, from slime moulds to humans. Experimental research is preferred, both from the field and the lab, that is grounded in a theoretical framework. The section 'Perspectives and Current Debates' provides overviews of an aspect of the field as well as theoretical investigations and essays on controversial topics. ‘Ethological Methods’ includes reports of novel methods, and comparative assessments of methods, spanning all levels of analyses that are relevant to understanding behavior (e.g. physiology, genetics, statistics, behavioural assays). ‘Behavioural Notes’ is intended to allow reporting of novel behaviour that fundamentally alters our understanding of the behaviour of a species and/or redirects or inspires novel research. The ‘Species-in-the-Spotlight’ section explores a species or taxon in relation to its relevance for key concepts in behaviour.
Ethology welcomes replicates of earlier experiments that are relevant to our readers if the replication is part of larger study, or if the importance of the replication is well-justified. Publication of negative results is also encouraged, as long as the methods and analyses are sufficient to offer clear evidence that the negative results are valid.
Are you a graduate student who would like to receive additional advice on your submission? If you identify yourself as such during the submission process, the editors of Ethology be pleased to offer advice and feedback on your manuscript. This will have no influence on the outcome of the review process.
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Keywords
ethology, behaviour, research, animal, laboratory, ecology, sociobiology
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Editor-in-Chief
We are delighted to work with Wolfgang Goymann, the Editor-in-Chief of Ethology. Wolfgang is a researcher in physiological and behavioural ecology at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence. With key interests in the relationship between physiology, behaviour and ecology, he brings a wealth of new experience and knowledge to the role.
Find out more about Wolfgang's work at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence.