Perceptions of gender balance of IS journal editorial positions

An analysis of 18,854 editorial positions on IS journals was undertaken to examine the perceived gender balance of those positions as an indication of their contribution towards a positive role model for females considering an IS academic career. The nature and extent of perceived gender balance is examined in terms of overall composition of editorial positions, journal prestige and the specific area within IS covered by a journal. The results indicate that perceived gender balance of editorial positions reflects that of ICT academia generally, and that female representation appears to be concentrated in journals covering areas that are traditionally seen as female occupations, e.g., health, education, librarianship. As such, little or no encouragement is given to females considering an IS academic career.<br /

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At the sharp end : journal ranking and the dreams of academics

Purpose &ndash; The purpose of this article is to review and comment on the Australian Government\u27s entry into the journal ranking domain. Design/methodology/approach &ndash; A review and reflection on the approach and potential impact of the direction taken. Findings &ndash; This project is arguably the largest of its type and the effects on academic publishing and the survival of journals could be far reaching. Originality/value &ndash; The article draws together current material on the Australian Government\u27s activities and provides details of the scope of the journal ranking project.<br /

Resource Partitioning by Two Species of Stream Mayflies (Ephemeroptera: Heptageniidae)

We compared the phenology of nymph development, food type, and habitat selection of two stream mayflies, Stenacron interpunctatum (Say) and Stenonema pulchellum (Walsh) in Big Darby Creek, Ohio. Both species, which grow principally from autumn through early spring, emerged from the stream throughout the summer. The nymphs consumed the same sizes and types of food particles from deposits on stones, mostly in the form of detritus. As a result of morphological and behavioral adaptations, S. pulchellum lived on stones in swift water whereas S. interpunctatum lived on stones in a slower current