ISSN IJCP 14(1-2)1-89(2001) International Journal of Comparative Psychology Published by the International Society for Comparative Psychology Mauricio R. Papini, Editor Michael J. Renner, Associate Editor 2001, Volume 14, Numbers 1-2

The IJCP in August, Poorly known in the scientific community. Decreasing subscriptions. Previous volumes contained few articles. No articles pending for review. One year behind schedule.

Editorial Strategy New Editorial Board. Members selected for productivity. Submission agreement. Subscription agreement. Engage reviewers from all camps. Maintain public informed. Advertisement in AL&B, gratis. Internet discussion lists. Actively seek publication projects.

The IJCP since August, , 13(1-2) November, papers 2000, 13(3-4) April, papers 2001, 14(1-2) September, papers 2001, 14(3-4) (*) October, papers 2002, 14(1) March, papers 2002, 15(2-3) (*) June, papers 2002, 15(4) August, papers 2003, 16(1) (*) September, papers 2004, 17(1) (*) Abril, papers 2004, 17(2-3) (*) July, papers 2004, 17(4) December, papers 2003, 16(2-3) (*) October, papers 2003, 16(4) December, papers

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The IJCP since August, Acceptance-Rejection Data: Total number of submissions:146 Published:89 Under review:3 Rejected:54 (37%) Rejection rates for APA journals, 2003: J Comp Psychol: 59% Behavioral Neuroscience:52% JEP: Animal Behavior Processes:58%

The Future of the IJCP Continuing presence. Need to increase membership. Increase institutional rate to US$ 120 Special issues projects. Modify the process of selection/election of editor

2005 Volume and Beyond Learning and Cognition in Cephalopods Guest Editor: Graziano Fiorito Evolution of the Auditory System Guest Editors: M. F. Kubke, C. E. Carr, and J. M. Wild Complex Learning in Arthropods Guest Editor: Frederick R. Prete Development, Evolution, and Comparative Psychology Guest Editors: Robert Licklitter and S. M. Schneider Associative Mechanisms and Drug- Related Behavior Guest Editors: Stanley Weiss and Mark Reilly Contrast, Incentive Learning, and Surprising Reward Guest Editor: Steve Reilly

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