Effect size in papers published by the Journal of Forestry Research:A missing treasure?

P values based on standard hypothesis testing are commonly reported in articles published by the Journal of Forestry Research(JFR).However,effect sizes are barely used and reported,even if they are of direct relevance to the primary questions of many of the published studies.The incorporation of effect sizes in studies published by JFR should be encouraged and promoted.Inclusion of effect sizes as a requirement in the journal guidelines will facilitate a major change in the way data are tested and interpreted,with the ultimate goal to exempt researchers from the custom of drawing conclusions merely based upon a dichotomous statistical result(P value).Such a policy can also lead to more informed decisions of whether identified effects are of practical relevance to the forestry.

A letter to readers and authors of Journal of Forestry Research

Joumal of Forestry Research （JFR） was created in 1990, co-sponsored by Northeast Forestry University and Ecological Society of China, and cooperatively published with Springer-Verlag GmbH. Through 24 years of growth and development, JFR has become a leading journal in forestry science in China. Since 2007, the editorial office of JFR has collaborated with Springer-Verlag to bring the online and print journal to our increasing international audience.

Ground-level ozone(O 3)pollution and its impacts on vegetation:an attribute to Prof.Evgenios Agathokleous

The Journal of Forestry Research(JFR)is pleased to highlight a collection of ten papers published by Prof.Evgenios Agathokleous and colleagues in 2020–2022.In recognition of the current heightened attention into ground-level ozone(O 3)pollution and its impacts on vegetation,this collection addresses eff ects of ozone on plants,methods to counteract plant stress eff ects,and assessment of potential ozone risks.

The summer solstice is the turning point when light and temperature affect the growth of trees

The interaction between light and temperature is known to influence the seasonal growth of trees.Traditional studies on"light"primarily focus on day length,specifically short day(SD)or long day(LD)conditions.However,little research has been conducted on the process of transitioning between SD and LD conditions.

Six statistical issues in scientific writing that might lead to rejection of a manuscript

Communication plays an important role in advancing scientific fields and disciplines,defining what knowledge is made accessible to the public,and guiding policymaking and regulation of public authorities for the benefit of the environment and society.Hence,what is finally published is of great importance for scientific advancement,social development,environmental and public health,and economic agendas.In recognition of these,the goal of a researcher is to communicate research findings to the scientific community and ultimately,to the public.However,this may often be challenging due to competition for publication space,although to a lesser extent nowadays that online-only publications have expanded.This editorial introduces six statistics-related issues in scientific writing that you should be aware of.These issues can lead to desk rejection or rejection following a peer review,but even if papers containing such issues are published,they may prevent cumulative science,undermine scientific advancement,mislead the public,and result in incorrect or weak policies and regulations.Therefore,addressing these issues from the early research stages can facilitate scientific advancement and prevent rejection of your paper.