Non-perennial Stream and River Ecology

Introduction

Non-perennial rivers and streams, which account for over half of the worldwide hydrological drainage system, span all continents. Due to the effects of climate change and human activities, an increasing number of perennial rivers and streams are anticipated to transition into non-perennial ones. However, scholarly interest in understanding the functioning of these ecosystems and how their biota respond to these dynamics has only recently intensified, and it is still confined to certain regions.

Understanding the ecology is critical for monitoring, assessing, and preserving these aquatic systems at both local and regional scales. To that end, the special topic "Non-perennial Stream and River Ecology" will focus on how biota responds to non-perennial stream and river dynamics, and how anthropogenic interventions can affect this relationship. We aim to include papers from researchers across all continents, in order to present a comprehensive global perspective.

Topics covered:

• Ecosystems of non-perennial rivers and stream
• Climate changes and human interventions
• Hydrological drainage research

Important deadlines

• Submission deadline: 30th January 2025
• Expected time to first decision: Four weeks after submission
• Open access (OA) fee: Waived

Submission instructions:

Please read the Guide for Authors before submitting. All submissions should be made via the online editorial system.  Papers that are accepted after undergoing peer review will be published open access with no fee payable by the author.

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