Journal of Ecology and Field Biology, JEFB, publishes peer-reviewed, original research papers, reviews, reports, and comments covering all aspects of ecology and field biology of various kinds of organisms, including modeling and theoretical aspects, and the influence of environmental factors on them. The coverage of the journal ranges from molecular-level mechanistic studies to investigations at the whole ecosystem (global) scale. Also, the journal publishes articles presenting research across disciplinary and environmental boundaries, including studies examining interactions among geological, microbial, biological, chemical, physical, hydrological, and societal processes. JEFB particularly encourages submission of papers relating to ecology in East Asia. Studies that are hypothesis driven and with an experimental approach are especially welcome.